Unfortunately, the answer is “yes.”

Vanderloo Family Medicine wants to help educate our community about the Influenza (flu) virus, especially within the context of Coronavirus. We want our patients to be informed and to approach decisions regarding their health with confidence. To help ease your mind, there are lots of ways to help prevent the flu. Four of the very best ways to decrease your risks are:

• proper handwashing

• wearing a mask

• physical distancing

• getting your yearly flu shot

There are several health groups that are more at risk than others. Patients who are:

• age 65+

• pregnant women

• individuals with

  • asthma

  • heart disease and stroke

  • diabetes

  • HIV/AIDS

  • cancer

  • chronic kidney disease

• racial and ethnic minority groups

If you are in one of the categories above, please consider talking with your family medicine physician about ways you can further boost your immune system, such as regular checkups and bloodwork. Many patients ask “what are small, relatively free ways that you can help your health from home?” Dr. John Vanderloo recommends a proper diet, exercising for at least 30 minutes a day, and spending time outside getting fresh air. We encourage our patients to stay connected with friends and family while practicing physical distance.

Vanderloo Family Medicine is conveniently located in Fondren, at 3000 Old Canton Road, Ste. 240, Jackson, MS. Dr. Vanderloo offers health physicals, individual appointments, telehealth appointments, and direct primary care memberships. Patients are scheduled so there is no wait time to see your doctor. Our goal is to keep you healthy and well. Dr. Vanderloo prides himself in providing fast and affordable healthcare to his patients. Please feel free to click on the blue “Get in Touch” button to ask questions, schedule appointments, or obtain medication refills. We look forward to being your Fondren Family Medicine Doctor. Come see why we are “a place where your doctor is family.”