Flu Treatment Montgomery – Davam Urgent Care

If you or your loved ones are in need of medical care for a non-life threatening injury or illness, visit Davam Urgent Care located near The Woodlands, Texas. Our state-of-the-art facility is staffed with board-certified medical providers who have experience treating a wide range of medical conditions. So, whether you or a loved one is dealing with a sprain, bone fracture, sinus infection, allergic reaction, or any other non-emergency issue, you can visit us to receive five star service and care.

At Davam Urgent Care located near Montgomery, TX flu treatment is quick and convenient. Our clinic is open 8am-9pm, 7 days a week, to better serve you and your loved ones. Davam Urgent Care will always have an experienced medical provider on staff to treat you. Same day online check-in appointments and walk-ins are always welcome at our clinic located near Montgomery, TX.

According to the Center for Disease Control, flu is widespread throughout most states in the country, including Texas. It is important to see a Medical Doctor if you think you might have the flu. We sat down with Kara Gilbreath, our Clinical Director, to get some helpful information regarding flu season.

What are the signs and symptoms of the flu?

Body aches, fever, chills, headache and sinus congestion. Sometimes you can experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. You may also feel very fatigued and weak.

What can be done to help prevent the flu?

Avoid close contact and stay home when you are sick. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, also wash your hands often and thoroughly. Drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious foods.

How do I tell the difference between a common cold and the flu?

SYMPTOM	COLD	FLU
Stuffy/runny nose	Yes	Sometimes
Cough	Yes w/ mucous	Yes- dry cough
Sneezing	Yes	Sometimes
Nausea	No	Sometimes
Fever	Rarely	Yes
Chills/Sweats	No	Yes
Sore Throat	Yes	No
Body Aches	Mild- headache/body ache	Severe- aches all over
When do symptoms appear?	Slowly	Immediately

In addition to on-site flu a and b testing, Davam Urgent Care also offers the flu shot to aid as a preventative method. It is important to know that the flu shot is not always 100 percent effective. According to the Center for Disease Control, “recent studies show the flu vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness by about 50% to 60%”. It is still possible to get the flu after receiving the flu shot.