Posts by Iswarya Desikan
As Spring Blooms, The Flu Threat Still Looms
After a long winter and one of the worst flu seasons we’ve seen in several years, many of us are ready for spring. College kids are heading to Spring Break. Families will be gathering for holidays like Easter and Passover. Warmer temperatures mean heading outside for kid and adult sporting events and other gatherings. But…
Read MoreTips to Keep Kids Healthy During the Tripledemic
According to a recent article from Yale Medicine, FLU and RSV are on the decline (but COVID-19 is once again on the rise) however, we are still in the midst of a ‘Tripledemic’ with respiratory viruses hitting hard. How do we keep our children healthy, even If it feels like everyone around us is sick?…
Read MoreFlu is a Family Affair: How to Protect Your Family This Flu Season
By Angie Wehrkamp, Sponsored by GSK, Flu is a Family Affair Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness but can sometimes lead to hospitalization and even death. It can spread easily through coughing, sneezing and respiratory secretions.1 Every flu season is a heartbreaking reminder of…
Read MoreHeart to Heart: Protecting Yourself from the Flu When You Have Heart Disease
It is extremely important that those with heart disease receive an annual flu shot. Unfortunately, people with heart conditions are more likely to become very sick if they get the flu. The good news is that the annual flu vaccination can help prevent complications, hospitalization, and even death. Complications from the flu are more likely…
Read MoreCelebrating Black Health Heroes Fighting Flu
Keith C. Ferdinand, MD This flu season, the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention hosted the Million Hearts® Stakeholders Flu Vaccination Campaign. This campaign supported flu education, offering resources to educate communities on the importance of receiving an annual flu vaccine. Part of the resources included PSAs from their spokespeople. One of the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Different Types of Flu Viruses – and How to Protect Against Them
We all know the ABCs – but do you know the ABCs of flu? There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics (also known as flu season) almost every winter in the United States, per the CDC. Why is this important to know?…
Read MoreI (Think) I Have the Flu…Now What Do I Do?
It has happened to most of us; we are enjoying a get-together with family and/or friends, and a few days later, we get the dreaded text…someone has the flu. You have been exposed to influenza, so now what? How long do I wait for symptoms? When do I test? What happens if I test positive?…
Read MoreFacts on Flu During Pregnancy: Protecting Yourself and Your Baby
Having a baby can be a very exciting but also stressful experience. Keeping track of appointments, sonograms, staying healthy, and getting all the baby gear, necessities, and diapers can be a lot to remember. But one important thing not to forget is getting vaccinated against influenza (the flu) each year. It’s the single most important…
Read MoreScrolling Social Media: Where to Find Accurate Information on Flu
In the age of social media, false information and misinformation spreads quickly. It is so important to ensure you are finding factual information online–especially regarding health–including the flu and the flu vaccine. Check out the following flu facts and credible sources where you can always get factual accurate information. Families Fighting Flu Website Families Fighting…
Read More3 Steps to Fight the Flu: Vaccinate, Test, Treat
“It’s ‘Just’ the Flu” “That Will Never Happen to my Child” “I Don’t Need a Flu Shot” We all have a lot on our plates, especially kicking off the new year. We often put things on the back burner or tell ourselves it will be OK if you miss a task. But one task that…
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