Seasonal Issues

Everything has its season. Including illness and injury. That’s why CHRISTUS Urgent Care treats many seasonal issues, including the flu, sunburn and allergies. So the next time the season strikes, avoid lengthy wait times at the emergency room and get back to enjoying life.

Urgent care from the comfort of your home.

On Demand Video Visits

Influenza

Flu season runs from the Fall through the early Spring and typically peaks in mid-winter. The average flu season last 13 weeks. There are two main types of influenza: A and B. The best way to protect yourself from getting the flu is to get the annual flu vaccine. Anyone over the age of 6 months can be vaccinated.

In addition to getting the flu vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend:

Frequent hand washing
Staying away from those that are sick
Staying home if you are sick
Covering your hand and mouth when you sneeze and/or cough