Flu Prevention: Doctors Express Medical Minute

Flu season is upon us. Watch this Medical Minute Video to learn how you can prevent the flu and a trip to the doctor. Click here to watch

As we enter flu season, Doctors Express has prevention tips we want you to pay attention to. We offer the flu vaccine, and urge all who qualify, especially those falling into the categories below, to lessen their chances of getting the influenza virus, and  to get the flu shot, or for all those needle haters, the flu "mist". The flu vaccine is recommended especially for:

• Infants older than 6 months
• Any healthy adult who would like to decrease their risk of getting the flu
• Anyone living with or caring for children younger than 5 months of age

     Anyone who is at high risk for complications from flu such as people with:

• Asthma
• Cancer or cancer treatment
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Cystic fibrosis
• Diabetes
• HIV/AIDS
• Kidney or liver disease
• Obesity

 People who should Not get the flu vaccine: According to theMayo Clinic, there are certain people for whom the flu vaccine is not recommended. These include:

 People who have had prior severe reactions to the flu vaccine, and interestingly enough,  people who have egg allergies, as the flu vaccine does contain a small amount of egg protein.

we are open from 8AM-8PM, Mon-Fri, and 8AM-5PM on the weekends- no appointment necessary. Matter of fact, we don't even take 'em, so come on down and get your flu shot. 2 Main Street, Danbury at the corner of Main and South St.

We will also be running a flu shot clinic this coming Saturday, Nov.9 from 9AM-5PM on Lions Way in Rogers Park at the end of Main Street, downtown Danbury for ages 5 and up. Go to our Facebook page to print out a coupon worth $5 off of our regularly priced $30 shot