{"id":105408,"date":"2025-10-29T15:19:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T23:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/?p=105408"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T23:24:10","slug":"check-out-these-flu-season-health-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/2025\/10\/29\/check-out-these-flu-season-health-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Check out these flu season health tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With flu season here, it&#8217;s important to keep yourself healthy. While you can&#8217;t always avoid it, there are some great ways to lower the risk of catching the flu. Check out these tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get a flu shot<\/strong>: Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated. It&#8217;s recommended that most individuals aged six months and older receive the flu vaccine each year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover your cough<\/strong>: Next time you feel a sneeze or cough coming on, grab a tissue or the inside of your elbow to cover your mouth and nose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wash your hands and disinfect<\/strong>: Regular hand-washing with soap and warm water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is key.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice good hygiene<\/strong>: Keep frequently touched surfaces like countertops, handrails and doorknobs clean and shining like new.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Where can you receive a flu shot? Flu vaccines are covered for Providence Health Plan members. Here\u2019s how to find a participating pharmacy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit your online myProvidence member portal to find participating pharmacies.<\/li>\n<li>You can also go to the online provider directory and search by your member ID or provider network. Choose \u201cFind a Service or Place\u201d and click \u201cPharmacies.\u201d Select &#8220;Find a Pharmacy,&#8221; enter your ZIP Code and select the type of pharmacy you are looking for. Look for a pharmacy that offers \u201cVaccination Services\u201d in your network.<\/li>\n<li>You may also call the number listed on your Providence Health Plan member ID card for help in finding a participating pharmacy that can provide vaccinations near you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ukSUNt5ykL1QWU6Y6C9WUb4RhyRckrvCwHT-7KSDEyo\/edit?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Free flu and Covid-19 shots\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>will be available at the Health and Wellness Fair on <strong>Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/strong> in Canyon Commons. Bring your insurance card.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With flu season here, it&#8217;s important to keep yourself healthy. 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