Price hospital hosts informational health fair The Carbon County
community was treated to free medical screenings on Tuesday at
Castleview Hospital's annual health fair. Attendees had the
opportunity to have blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen level
checked along with the added bonus of free flu shots, body fat
analysis, skin cancer checks and mammogram tests. One pressing
issues addressed at the informational activity was the need for
influenza vaccination. According to information presented at the
hospital, anyone can get influenza - a viral disease that can
cause serious health problems. While rates of infection differ
and the illness lasts for a few days in most people, the flu can
cause; fever, sore throat, chills, fatigue, cough, headache and
muscle aches. However, some individuals become much sicker,
pointed out the Castleview staff. Influenza can lead to
pneumonia and be dangerous for people with heart or breathing
conditions. The illness can cause high fever, diarrhea and
seizures in children. On a