Posts by Morgan Conroy
Flu Season 2022-2023: What to Expect
According to the CDC, early increases in seasonal influenza activity have been reported already in most of the United States, particularly in the southeast and south-central areas of the country. With the 2022-2023 flu season already underway, here’s what you can expect – and how to take the best measures to prevent the flu. Between…
Read MoreFrom Testing to Treatment: Why Flu Testing is Essential
How many times have you heard someone say, “oh, it’s probably just the flu” after feeling sick? The truth is, the flu is an incredibly serious illness that causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths each year in the U.S. alone. In fact, young and even healthy individuals can have…
Read MorePrepare & Protect: The Importance of Flu Vaccines For Our Family
Staying up to date with vaccinations and yearly checkups have always been a priority in my family. With my mother having worked in science, my grandfather as a pharmacist, and my grandmother as a nurse, we have always been a health and science-oriented family. Being vaccinated became an even greater priority in all of our…
Read More5 Tips for Preparing Children for Flu Vaccinations
Many of us have been in this situation before: you have talked to your son or daughter about the importance of getting a flu vaccine, explained what will happen once you get to the office or pharmacy, and they are confident when they walk in. But then they may lose that confidence once they see…
Read MoreGetting Your Child Their Flu Shot Now is More Important Than Ever
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while people were wearing masks and social distancing, flu case rates were strikingly low. However, as we remained indoors, and children participated in remote learning, an unforeseeable consequence occurred: childhood vaccination rates declined. Receiving routine vaccinations is imperative to children’s health as it helps their immune systems learn to identify and…
Read MoreCan you Have Flu and COVID-19 at the Same Time?
YES, it is possible to have both viruses at once. While it’s not common, during the winter of 2021 to 2022, we heard about cases of “flurona” where someone was infected with both flu and Covid-19 at the same time. When you get sick, your immune system is working hard to make sure that you…
Read MoreFlu Treatment at Home
If you’re sick with the flu, there are plenty of options to treat yourself or your loved ones at home. While you do need to be cautious about potential complications, and we always recommend confirming a flu diagnosis with a diagnostic test, there are some easy ways to feel better: Rest Hydratation Sleep Fuel your…
Read MoreCan My Child Get Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines at the Same Time?
Yes! While we always recommend you talk to your child’s healthcare provider first, children can safely receive their first, second, or booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine at the same time as they get their flu vaccine. Here are some reasons why: It’s common for children to get multiple vaccines at once. We have so…
Read MorePlan your Flu Vaccines
It may seem early, but NOW is the time to make a plan for flu vaccination. While there are still concerns about the spread of COVID-19, we also need to prepare for the arrival of seasonal flu – another potentially deadly virus. Here are some tips to make sure you plan for your entire family…
Read MoreBack to School and Flu Vaccines
Sorry to remind you, but summer is almost over and school will start soon! Along with concerns about the spread of COVID-19, we all need to prepare for the arrival of seasonal flu – another potentially deadly virus. The good news is that we can prepare now to have better outcomes this flu season. Why…
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