Levels of activity remain elevated Early last week, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released another somewhat alarming update on the current flu season, designated by some experts as one of the worst in the past half-century. “This health advisory notifies clinicians that influenza…
Recent trend appears poised to continue The recent history of flu seasons hasn’t been encouraging. The 2017-2018 season was the deadliest in at least the past decade, while the 2018-2019 season lasted longer than any in 21 years. Now, National Institute of Allergies and…
Download PDF Here Knowing the differences between the cold and flu can make treatment easier Starting to feel cold, achy, congested, and maybe even nauseous? Welcome to cold and flu season! Although both colds and the flu may elicit similar signs and symptoms, there…
Effectiveness can vary depending on type of virus, spokesman says A national briefing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday held some less-than-encouraging news for those following the ongoing flu epidemic. Anne Schuchat, MD, acting director of the CDC, confirmed that…
CDC Officials Among Those Concerned With Current Activity Despite everyone’s familiarity with the “common cold,” influenza remains a point of confusion among many. From theories that portray one’s risk of contacting the flu by getting the flu shot to the general mischaracterizations of those…
Immunizations have been one of the best public health interventions of the past one hundred years, almost as impactful as clean water. Most vaccine-preventable diseases have been reduced dramatically with widespread use of immunizations, yet many people forego some recommended immunizations. The Centers for…
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