Flu season is here and during this season, we want to highlight National Flu Vaccination Week. Observed December 2-6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states National Flu… […]
…ill individuals. First, be sure to get your annual flu vaccination. The flu vaccine is developed to protect against the three or four most prevalent strains of the virus circulating… […]
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…children are also more susceptible to respiratory challenges during winter, such as cold, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), says the National Library of Medicine. Vaccination against the flu is… […]
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…Staying current on your vaccinations is an excellent method for avoiding infection and illness. The flu vaccine and the bivalent COVID-19 booster are available. Dr. Laraine Washer, epidemiologist and professor… […]
…to be a “stealth virus,” meaning that all it takes is for one infected person to start an outbreak. Measles is more contagious than COVID-19 or the flu. Contracting the… […]
…lungs). RSV can be easily dismissed as a cold in people who are healthy can be easily confused with other viruses like the flu and COVID-19. RSV can lead to… […]
…Keep up with flu shots, tetanus boosters, shingles and pneumococcal vaccines based on age Mental health check-ins: Don’t be afraid to talk about sleep, stress, anxiety or depression Screening for… […]
