Cold vs Flu?
Flu season typically begins when the weather gets cold and peaks in mid to late winter. Most of us confuse the flu for a cold and vice versa. It is important to know the difference AND know how to treat both. The flu, more scientifically known as influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. The influenza virus usually enters the body through mucus membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes. When a person with the flu coughs or sneezes, the virus then becomes airborne and can be inhaled by anyone nearby. Remember when mom told you to cover your mouth when...
Read MoreTwo New Officers
Two of our staff at Cary Area EMS, Christian Bennett and Mike Arnold, have been promoted.
Read MoreAnnual Flu Clinic a Success
Annual flu clinic a success. This year’s drive thru clinic vaccinated over 250 people in two hours.
Read MoreFlu Clinic Announced
BREAKING NEWS: The 2020 Cary Area EMS Flu Clinic has been announced. This is an annual event held each year in the fall. The date for the free flu clinic will be Saturday, October 17, 2020 starting at 8 am. The clinic ends at 12 pm or when we run out of vaccine.
Read MoreOne of Our Everyday Heroes
Christian Bennett (aka CB), a paramedic and field training officer with Cary Area EMS, was recently highlighted in the Cary Citizen News as an everyday hero.
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