November is well under way and you may have noticed your friends and coworkers missing from the office. If the people around you are getting sick, you are at risk for getting sick too. The flu virus is highly contagious. It is present in the body for several days before presenting symptoms. This means your coworker who was sitting at … Read More
Houston, It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot
November brings cooler weather to Houston every year, and with it, the height of flu season. With the season in full swing, if you have yet to get a flu shot yet there is no time to waste. While October is still the best time of year to receive your annual vaccination, it isn’t too late to protect you and … Read More
Stay Healthy With a Flu Shot at Houston’s Medinet
Many people think that just because they are healthy that they don’t need a flu shot. Even if you haven’t gotten the flu in years, this just isn’t true. Everyone should get one annually, even if they are healthy. KEEP HOUSTON HEALTHY WITH AN ANNUAL FLU SHOT Even though the flu shot is not 100% effective, it is still important … Read More
Prevent the Flu at our Houston Medical Clinic
The best way to treat the flu is to prevent the flu. Whenever this time of year rolls around, your coworkers, kids, and friends come down with the sniffles. Flu is very easily transferred from person to person, so it is important to take every precaution to avoid infection. Focusing on prevention can help you stay healthy this year. PREVENT … Read More
Houston Kids, Do You Have Your Flu Shot?
Sick kids can mean missing important school days, taking time off work, and sometimes many doctors appointments. This season, protect your children from the flu virus by getting a flu shot at Medinet. They are a vital part of keeping children and families healthy, happy, and in school. WHY DO KIDS NEED A FLU SHOT? According to the CDC, children … Read More
Annual Health Exams for All Ages at Medinet
Why would you see a doctor when you’re not feeling sick? Many people struggle to find the time to see their doctor when they are sick, much less not feeling sick at all. Annual health exams can fall by the wayside; but for those over 50 years old, it is an important part of your continuing care. ANNUAL HEALTH EXAMS … Read More
During Your Annual Health Exam, Get Your Flu Shot
An annual health exam is extremely important, especially after reaching 50 years old. One of the most important aspects of receiving an annual exam is checking to make certain your immune system is strong. Annually, one of the most detrimental illnesses that can affect your immune system is the flu. Getting ahead of the flu bug is important in order … Read More
Flu Shots at Medinet! Just $28 for Non-Insurance Patients.
Fall is here (official start is actually Sept. 22)! As the cooler weather starts coming in, unfortunately, so does the flu bug. Our physicians at Medinet Family Care Clinic in southwest Houston recommend that you receive your flu shot soon. Our healthcare clinic provides flu shots. For patients with health insurance, the entire procedure is typically covered. But some patients … Read More
Houston! Are You Ready for Flu Season?
Fall is scheduled to begin on September 22. But Houston weather never cares about the schedule of the seasons. We are witness to that every year because it always feels like summer. As much as Houston doesn’t care about annual seasons, the flu season doesn’t care about your schedule. Flu season is coming and will have its usual effect of … Read More