There are lots of things to love about fall, from the cool weather to the leaves changing to pumpkin spice everything. But there are some drawbacks, namely flu season. As we approach this dreaded season, it’s important to keep yourself healthy—and, obviously, get your flu shot! Here are some other ways to prevent catching the flu.
Wash Your Hands Often
Keep germs at bay but washing your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom and before touching food. Use soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. If washing your hands isn’t an option, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Cover Your Mouth and Nose
If you do develop a cough or sneezing fit, make sure to cover your mouth and nose to prevent the spread of germs to others. And be sure to wash your hands afterward too!
Avoid Contact With Sick People
If someone you know is starting to develop symptoms of the flu, be sure to keep your distance. Wear a mask, or ask them to if they’re okay with it.
Stay Home If You’re Sick
If you start developing symptoms, don’t go out in public! Stay home from school, work, social functions, etc. to avoid spreading your germs to others.
Get the Flu Shot!
One of the best ways to avoid getting the flu is, naturally, to get the flu shot! We offer the flu shot, among other vaccinations, here at 501 Pharmacy—and encourage you to get one before flu season is fully in swing. Make an appointment to get yours now using the button below.
Han Su, PharmD, is a founding partner of 501 Pharmacy, Chapel Hill’s six-time “Best of Chapel Hill” winner. Han graduated from the College of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina, the state's oldest and largest professional pharmacy school, receiving his B.S. in 1995, immediately followed by the PharmD program in 1996.
After serving as a retail pharmacist with Revco since 1996 (later becoming CVS in 1997), Han’s resume expanded to include managerial positions within the retail giant in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro area, but ultimately he set his sights toward serving as a community-focused small business owner in 2016 with the opening of 501 Pharmacy. Alongside founding partner Greg Vassie, Han remains excited about his team’s ability to offer the services of an independent pharmacy to Chapel Hill where they feel they are able to give the community more personalized customer service, locally-manufactured products and a wide selection of quality over-the-counter products.
In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of 501 Pharmacy’s community practice, Han is also a certified immunizer and often can be found around the “Chapelboro” area facilitating vaccination clinics for residential communities, workplaces, and beyond. When he’s not on-site at the pharmacy or off-site hosting clinics, Han’s duties as husband to Kristy Su, FNP, and dad to sons Kasen and Kai and daughter Abby (plus his four-legged family members) keep him on the go, especially during swim season when it’s time to cheer on the Cary Park Sea Dragons summer swim team and Raleigh Swimming Association’s year-round team.Follow along with Han’s updates on the 501 Pharmacy blog at https://501rx.com/news/ or https://www.instagram.com/501pharmacy/.
