Since March, many of us have been consumed, rightfully so, by the Covid-19 pandemic. Months later, the virus continues to dictate our lives. But, as summer moves into fall, should we also start worrying about the flu? According to Dr. Daren Wu, Chief Medical Officer at Open Door Family Medical Center, protection against the flu… Continue reading Worry About COVID-19, but Don’t Forget to Get a Flu Shot
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Protecting Seniors from the Flu
Caregivers and seniors themselves need to watch out for “senior” flu symptoms. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found 26% of hospitalized seniors with flu did not exhibit the usual symptoms like fever, body aches or a cough. FLU SYMPTOMS IN ELDERLY CAN INCLUDE: Weakness Dizziness Loss of Appetite Delirium… Continue reading Protecting Seniors from the Flu
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Editor’s note: News about the current flu season isn’t encouraging: It’s common in every state except Hawaii. But even in mid-January 2018, it’s not too late to protect yourself. Experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share why the vaccine is so important: Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late.… Continue reading It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
A Little Nudge May Provide a Big Boost to Flu Vaccination Rates
Currently, only 44 percent of adults in the United States receive an annual flu vaccination. Though the rate has increased in recent years, the change has been slow and marginal. However, a study done at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and published online in March 2017 in the Journal of… Continue reading A Little Nudge May Provide a Big Boost to Flu Vaccination Rates