01/15/2026
🦠 Flu Season Update: Confirmed Influenza A Cases This Week
We want to make our patients aware that we have seen several confirmed cases of Influenza A this week, which means the flu is actively circulating in our community. Influenza A is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can spread rapidly, especially during the winter months. Early recognition of symptoms and proper supportive care are essential to reduce complications and promote a smoother recovery.
Common symptoms of Influenza A often begin suddenly and may include fever or chills, significant body aches, headache, extreme fatigue, sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, and muscle pain. Many patients report feeling completely drained of energy, with symptoms that can last anywhere from several days to over a week. Children, older adults, pregnant patients, and those with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for more severe illness.
Management of the flu is largely supportive, but it plays a critical role in recovery. Rest is important, but it is equally important to stay lightly active as tolerated. Getting up, changing positions, and taking short walks around the house helps keep your lungs expanded and reduces the risk of complications such as pneumonia, which can develop when patients remain immobile for extended periods of time.
Even when your appetite is low, nutrition matters. Your body requires fuel to fight infection, and high-protein foods are especially important during illness. Protein supports immune function, helps preserve muscle mass, and aids in tissue repair. Focus on foods such as eggs, lean meats, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, protein shakes, bone broth, and soups with added protein. Pair this with plenty of fluids—water, electrolyte drinks, and clear broths help prevent dehydration, thin mucus, and support overall healing.
To help protect others, stay home and isolate when you are sick. Influenza spreads easily through respiratory droplets, and avoiding close contact with others helps prevent transmission—especially to those who are more vulnerable. Practice good hand hygiene, cover coughs and sneezes, and clean commonly touched surfaces regularly.
If flu symptoms worsen, breathing becomes difficult, fevers persist, or you have concerns about your health, please seek medical care promptly. Our team is here to help guide you through testing, treatment, and recovery. Taking care of your body and being mindful of others goes a long way during flu season.