According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Minnesota is currently experiencing widespread cases of influenza throughout our state. If you have the flu, your best option for getting better is to stay home, get plenty of rest and fluids, and take over-the-counter medicines for your symptoms.
We suggest antiviral treatment only for high-risk patients. According to the MDH, groups considered high risk for developing complications from the flu are:
If you have flu symptoms and don’t fall into a high risk group:
When should someone with influenza-like symptoms seek medical care?
Think you already have the flu? Get a Zipnosis online diagnosis.
Zipnosis is an online diagnosis and treatment option for specific health conditions including the flu. Anyone age 13+ can use our online diagnosis tool to answer questions about their symptoms. A Fairview clinician will review your information and respond in an hour with a diagnosis and prescription, if necessary. Each Zip is only $25 and is available from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days a week. Go to fairview.zipnosis.com to start.
Haven't had the flu yet? Fairview offers many options for getting a flu shot:
For more information about the flu, visit Minnesota Department of Health or our Frequently Asked Questions.
We suggest antiviral treatment only for high-risk patients. According to the MDH, groups considered high risk for developing complications from the flu are:
- Children under the age of 2
- People over 65 and their caregivers
- People with cardiovascular disease (except hypertension alone)
- People with liver or renal disease
- People with muscular dystrophy
- People with seizure disorders and stroke
- Women who are pregnant or within two weeks post partum (after childbirth)
- People who are developmentally delayed
- Residents of nursing homes or other chronic care facilities
If you have flu symptoms and don’t fall into a high risk group:
- Stay home, rest and drink plenty of fluids
- Treat flu symptoms with Tylenol or Motrin and other over-the-counter medications
- Leave home and return to work only after you have been fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medications
When should someone with influenza-like symptoms seek medical care?
- If you experience shortness of breath or serious respiratory difficulty
- If you can't eat and drink
- If after five to seven days you are feeling no better or are feeling worse
Think you already have the flu? Get a Zipnosis online diagnosis.
Zipnosis is an online diagnosis and treatment option for specific health conditions including the flu. Anyone age 13+ can use our online diagnosis tool to answer questions about their symptoms. A Fairview clinician will review your information and respond in an hour with a diagnosis and prescription, if necessary. Each Zip is only $25 and is available from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., 7 days a week. Go to fairview.zipnosis.com to start.
Haven't had the flu yet? Fairview offers many options for getting a flu shot:
- Appointment with a nurse – Call a Fairview Clinic or Fairview independent partner clinic near you
- Fairview Express Care – Walk-in to any of these locations during normal business hours
- Walk-in flu shots at Fairview pharmacies – Find a location, hours of operation and how to come prepared
For more information about the flu, visit Minnesota Department of Health or our Frequently Asked Questions.
