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Stay Safe This Flu Season & Get Your Flu Shot With RxLess

Updated on December 17th, 2020

Save up to 88% on your medications

This season is one like no other, with COVID-19 and the flu moving through the population at the same time. The two viruses have similar symptoms, so it is tough to tell them apart. Symptoms COVID-19 and influenza (the flu) have in common are:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Body aches or muscle pain
  • Fatigue (More tired than usual)
  • Congestion like stuffy or runny nose
  • Headache
  • Sometimes nasea or vomiting
  • Occasionally diarrhea
  • Feeling very cold/experienceing chills

Avoiding a Twindemic (COVID-19 and Flu)

Medical professionals, epidemiologists, and public health departments are concerned that people worldwide could experience a "twindemic." That means that globally, infection rates could reach pandemic-levels infection with the flu alongside the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why they, along with public health departments, are urging people to get their flu shot this year. While they might be looking at things from a pandemic response and public health perspective, you may want to know how it protects you this flu season.

In addition to shielding you from the flu, some suggest that the flu shot may also help keep COVID symptoms to a minimum. While not definitive and still needing more peer-reviewed research, there is some promising news. Healthcare workers that received the flu shot in early summer were about 39% less likely to test positive for COVID. It is crucial to keep in mind that correlation is not causation. However, it is helpful to consider that it could help boost infection-fighting cells in the body, even though they are not specific to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Using RxLess to Get Your Flu Shot

You might be wondering how much the flu shot costs, where you can get it, and whether any discounts are available. Visit rxless and Search for the brand you wish to be prescribed. Review the discount offers and pharmacy prices, select the best one. Show the offer to the pharmacist and Save instantly.

While COVID-19 vaccines are just beginning to roll out throughout the world, flu shots are widely available. There are many things you can do to protect yourself this season. The same preventative measures you take to avoid COVID-19: frequent hand-washing, mask-wearing, and social distancing can help protect you from the flu. However, extra protection is at your disposal. You also have the chance to find some savings while protecting yourself and those around you. Make sure you stay safe this flu season and get your flu shot with RxLess!

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