The city of Grand Prairie reports a 50 percent increase in EMS
calls for flu and flu-like symptoms over the past three weeks as
compared to the rest of the year. Flu is a respiratory illness
that spreads easily, and anyone can get the flu. Please consider
the following tips for preventing the flu: 1. Get the flu
vaccine. It’s the single most effective way to avoid getting the
flu. To find a flu vaccine/Tamiflu provider in Grand Prairie,
click here. 2. Keep your germs to yourself. Flu germs spread
from person to person by way of coughing, sneezing, or talking.
3. Know the symptoms of the flu. All types of flu have similar
symptoms. Although the flu and common cold are similar, the flu
tends to be more severe: - High fever or feeling feverish. Keep
in mind that not everyone with the flu has a fever. - A cough
and/or sore throat - A runny or stuffy nose - Nausea, vomiting,
and/or diarrhea (most common in children) 4. Stay home when you
are sick. - Avoid close contact with others if you feel ill or
have the flu.