Flu Prevention
How Getting Vaccinated Protects Your Child During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with anticipation and joy for the new addition to your family, but it also comes with increased responsibilities, especially regarding your health. As an expecting parent, you want to create the healthiest environment possible for your growing baby but amidst the many other aspects of prenatal care one that…
Read MoreMaking Informed Testing Decisions for Respiratory Illness: Insights from Jeb S. Teichman, MD and Jamie P. Deeter, PhD
Not sure which respiratory test to use? It all comes down to the medical value, said Dr. Jamie P. Deeter, a molecular virologist at Roche Diagnostics who specializes in coronaviruses and has helped bring multiple EUA SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests to market. We asked Dr. Deeter and Dr. Jeb Teichman, a pediatrician with decades of experience…
Read MoreHow to Be Your Best Advocate for Flu Prevention
Flu season is a time of year when many of us are concerned about our health and the health of our loved ones. While symptoms can range from a mild inconvenience to a severe illness, there are proactive steps you can take to protect yourself and others. It all starts with being your own best…
Read MoreTest and Treat to Protect Grandparents
While the winter holidays are long behind us, glimpses of spring-like weather remind us that future gatherings are right around the corner. As we start planning those gatherings with our loved ones, now is a great time to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect them— especially our cherished grandparents. Below, we’ll…
Read More5 Tips for Flu Prevention at the Workplace
If your office is sounding a little sniffly lately it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Flu season is in full swing and respiratory illnesses are sweeping through workplaces nationwide. At Families Fighting Flu, we understand the gravity of the flu’s impact and are committed to empowering individuals and communities to take proactive steps toward prevention. …
Read MoreWhy Vaccinating Kids Matters for Their Health and the Community
We all want a healthier and safer community for our families. At Families Fighting Flu, we believe that ensuring every child receives their flu shot is critical to making that happen. As we continue to navigate the health challenges posed by the 2023-24 flu season, it’s clear that prioritizing preventive measures is necessary, particularly when…
Read MoreWhen Are You No Longer Contagious With the Flu?
With at least 14 million illnesses estimated so far this flu season, the chances that you or someone you know has contracted the flu this winter are high. The prevalent respiratory illness tends to make its presence felt during colder months. While it may feel unavoidable, understanding when you are no longer contagious with the…
Read MoreResolve to Keep Your Family Healthy with a Flu Shot
Now that the holiday festivities are over it might seem like everyone around you is sick. You’re not imagining things. Peak flu season is here, and, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu positives, outpatient respiratory illness, and flu hospitalizations are all up, too. Whether you’ve entered the new year…
Read More7 Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy this Winter
Winter is here to stay for a while and with it comes peak flu season. As we start the new year there is no better time than now to prioritize your family’s health and well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore seven practical tips to help you keep your family healthy and protected from respiratory…
Read MoreFlu Essentials: Navigating the Influenza Season with Confidence Part I
Our partners at Roche discuss the benefits of the flu vaccine and timely testing to preventing the spread of influenza. The simultaneous occurrence of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) last year, often referred to as the tripledemic, has left many of us concerned about what to expect in the upcoming respiratory virus season.…
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