The Ultimate Flu Season Guide: Prevention, Myths, and Life-Saving Hacks

The Ultimate Flu Season Guide: Prevention, Myths, and Life-Saving Hacks

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πŸ”΄ “Eye Flu” is Spreading Fast in Las Vegas & Henderson — What You Need to Know

Red, watery, itchy eyes? Crusting around your eyelids when you wake up? Feeling under the weather with a cough or sore throat?

It might not just be allergies.

Across Las Vegas urgent cares, providers are seeing a surge in bacterial and/or viral conjunctivitis — commonly called “eye flu” or “pink eye.” These eye flu infections are not just uncomfortable — they’re highly contagious, and often a symptom of larger respiratory infections currently circulating throughout the Valley, including new COVID-19 variants, avian flu (bird flu), and Hand, Mouth, and Foot Disease (HMFD).

πŸ‘οΈ What Is Conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva — the clear, protective membrane over the white of the eye and inner eyelid. It can be caused by:

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  • Viruses (often adenovirus, a frequent cause of ?eye flu?)
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  • Bacteria (including staph and strep species)
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  • Allergens or chemicals
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  • Viruses (often adenovirus, a frequent cause of ?eye flu?)
  • Bacteria (including staph and strep species)
  • Allergens or chemicals

Common Symptoms:

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  • Eye redness
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  • Watery or thick discharge
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  • Crusting of eyelids and lashes
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  • Itching, irritation, or burning
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  • A gritty or sandy sensation
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  • Swollen eyelids
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  • Sensitivity to light
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  • Blurred vision or trouble opening eyes
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  • Eye redness
  • Watery or thick discharge
  • Crusting of eyelids and lashes
  • Itching, irritation, or burning
  • A gritty or sandy sensation
  • Swollen eyelids
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Blurred vision or trouble opening eyes

🧠 Viral conjunctivitis is often linked with respiratory illness (like the flu or COVID), while bacterial forms tend to have thicker discharge. If you?re experiencing symptoms alongside fever, fatigue, or sore throat, it’s best to get checked out.

πŸ“– See the CDC Pink Eye Overview
πŸ“– View recent updates from Southern Nevada Health District

πŸ§ͺ How It Spreads — And Why It?s Spiking Now

Eye flu spreads easily in crowded, indoor spaces like:

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  • Schools and daycare centers
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  • Gyms and fitness studios
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  • Salons and retail shops
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  • Offices and coworking spaces
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  • Schools and daycare centers
  • Gyms and fitness studios
  • Salons and retail shops
  • Offices and coworking spaces

πŸ’¬ You can get it from:

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  • Touching your eyes after touching contaminated surfaces
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  • Sharing towels, makeup, or eye drops
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  • Exposure to respiratory droplets (coughs, sneezes)
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  • Touching your eyes after touching contaminated surfaces
  • Sharing towels, makeup, or eye drops
  • Exposure to respiratory droplets (coughs, sneezes)

These same environments are now also reporting upticks in COVID, avian flu, and HMFD — all of which can cause red, irritated eyes as early warning signs.

 

βœ… Do?s and Don’ts — Eye Flu Prevention Tips

Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you think you have or are trying to avoid conjunctivitis:

🟒 DO:

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  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water
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  • Wear dark sunglasses or goggles to reduce irritation and keep you from touching your eyes
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  • Use a warm, wet cloth to clean crusting in the morning
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  • Change pillowcases and linens often
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  • Use prescribed antibiotic or antiviral eye drops as directed
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  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water
  • Wear dark sunglasses or goggles to reduce irritation and keep you from touching your eyes
  • Use a warm, wet cloth to clean crusting in the morning
  • Change pillowcases and linens often
  • Use prescribed antibiotic or antiviral eye drops as directed

πŸ”΄ DON’T:

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  • Rub or scratch your eyes
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  • Share towels, cosmetics, eye drops, or bedding
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  • Use over-the-counter meds without consulting a provider
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  • Wear contact lenses until symptoms fully resolve
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  • Visit public spaces if your eyes are infected
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  • Rub or scratch your eyes
  • Share towels, cosmetics, eye drops, or bedding
  • Use over-the-counter meds without consulting a provider
  • Wear contact lenses until symptoms fully resolve
  • Visit public spaces if your eyes are infected

πŸ’Š Treatment Is Easy — Especially for Long Life Med Members

The good news? Most eye flu cases resolve with simple treatment, but it’s important to rule out more serious causes or complications — especially during active respiratory outbreaks.

At Long Life Med, our Direct Primary Care (DPC) members benefit from:

βœ”οΈ $0–$20 medication costsnot copays!
➀ Most prescriptions are included for free, or available at wholesale discounts
βœ”οΈ Same or next-day appointments — no waiting rooms
βœ”οΈ Extended hours, including evenings and Saturdays
βœ”οΈ Easy access via text or phone call — some issues can be managed without visiting the clinic
βœ”οΈ 30–90 minute appointments (not 7-minute rush visits)
βœ”οΈ New patient visits last up to 3 hours with full labs, history, and physical exam

πŸ’³ Membership Pricing — Real Care, Real Value

No insurance? No problem. Our DPC plans are simple, affordable, and eliminate the barriers of traditional care:

🩺 Standard Plan:

Primary & Urgent Care access — plus free meds & labs for common illnesses

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  • $100/month + $100 one-time registration
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  • Prepaid Discounts:
    ➀ $300/quarter
    ➀ $550/semi-annual
    ➀ $1,000/year
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  • $100/month + $100 one-time registration
  • Prepaid Discounts:
    ➀ $300/quarter
    ➀ $550/semi-annual
    ➀ $1,000/year
🧬 Preferred Plan:

Includes all of the Standard Plan plus Functional Medicine, extended access, and more lab testing

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  • $200/month (no copay) + $100 registration
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  • Prepaid Discounts:
    ➀ $600/quarter
    ➀ $1,100/semi-annual
    ➀ $2,000/year
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  • $200/month (no copay) + $100 registration
  • Prepaid Discounts:
    ➀ $600/quarter
    ➀ $1,100/semi-annual
    ➀ $2,000/year

 

πŸ’‘ Members also receive steep discounts on our other services and therapies, including:

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘§‍πŸ‘¦ Group DPC Plans for Families & Small Businesses

If you?re a local business owner with fewer than 50 employees, you can offer REAL healthcare (not urgent care memberships or telehealth-only gimmicks):

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  • Just $75/month or $750/year per person
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  • Includes full access, in-person visits, testing, and urgent care needs
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  • Covers families, team members, or even co-owners
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  • Just $75/month or $750/year per person
  • Includes full access, in-person visits, testing, and urgent care needs
  • Covers families, team members, or even co-owners

πŸ“ž Contact us to set up a custom plan for your small business team.

https://LongLifeMed.com/employers

πŸ“ Serving the Las Vegas & Henderson Community

We’re located in Silverado Ranch, Las Vegas — just minutes from South Strip, Henderson, and Green Valley.

πŸ• Open Late and Saturdays
πŸ“± Text-friendly care
πŸ₯ Thorough, in-person diagnostics
πŸ’Š On-site and wholesale pharmacy options

Don’t ignore red eyes, crusting, or eye pain — it may be a sign of something more serious. Get seen fast, skip the urgent care chaos, and access real treatment affordably.

 

➑️ Join or learn more:

πŸ“ž Call/Text: (702) 359-4510
🌍 Visit: LongLifeMed.com
πŸ“ Location: 8870 S Maryland Pkwy, Ste 115, Las Vegas, NV 89123
(corner of Pebble and Maryland in Silverado Ranch, at the boundary of Henderson and Las Vegas)

 

 


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