A big part of preventing the flu virus is knowing how, and where, the flu virus is likely to spread. Public spaces are the most likely to experience increased flu activity than other places. This is because the flu passes from host to host more rapidly when people are inside contained spaces. Direct peer-to-peer contact, airborne transmission, and general sharing of public spaces allows the flu virus to travel rapidly within communities.

Schools and other types of educational institutions are the most likely to experience flu activity

Students and kids between the ages of 6-12 have the highest incidences of flu activity and infection than other schools. The result of this is usually children that haven’t quite learned how to stay hygienic are are still learning how to prevent the common cold and flu.

Schools and teachers, along with other staff, will try and maintain a safe environment by holding classes and assemblies that help children learn how to prevent the flu. These efforts may still not be enough to prevent the spread of the flu.

Middle and high schools are also likely to see high flu activity because the close proximity of several students can quickly cause a flu outbreak, regardless of hygiene skills.

Workplaces and offices usually lead to significant flu activity

An office setting or a workplace can also breed flu epidemics and outbreaks if employees don’t stay at home with the flu.

A worker, or group of workers, may still feel obligated to come into work when they are sick with the flu. Even though they should stay home, their choice to come in ultimately allows the flu to thrive. Their flu virus can spread via desktops, shared spaces, conference rooms, and other general spaces.

The flu is attributed to massive setbacks in production and workforce participation since many employees may not be sure if the flu is going around at their office.

Remember to get a flu shot at AFC Urgent Care Shelton to stay safe in flu-heavy environments!

As a friendly reminder, AFC Urgent Care Shelton provides effective flu shots for patients that are fast, affordable, and accessible flu shots any day of the week!

Call in advance to get your flu shot or make sure that you schedule an appointment! By planning your flu shot and knowing where it can spread saves you time and money. Stay safe and healthy this fall season with a simple flu shot!