Flu Prevention
I (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 MoreIt’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine
It’s Not too Late to Get Your Flu Vaccine While the ideal time to get your flu shot is by the end of October, it’s not too late to get yours now if you haven’t already! The CDC is already seeing elevated levels of influenza across the country and estimating 20 million illnesses, 210,000 hospitalizations,…
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 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 MoreFlu Vaccine and the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
We advocate for annual flu vaccination for the simplest of reasons; to keep you and your loved ones out of the hospital and away from serious health risks. When we think about those serious health risks it’s easy to dismiss that there are risks to your health long after you have recovered from a serious…
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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