Good hand hygiene has been found to be an effective way to prevent the spread of infectious organisms and the most important defense against disease, but studies have shown that many parents have inadequate knowledge, reporting ...
Oct 17, 2022
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Indications are that this year's flu season is going to be particularly nasty, making the annual influenza vaccine even more important than usual, infectious disease experts say.
Oct 14, 2022
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While influenza has taken a backseat to COVID-19 over the last 2.5 years, flu season is here again and, with a significant reduction in social distancing, masking and other COVID-prevention measures, we'll likely see many ...
Oct 14, 2022
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We've known for two decades that chronic exposure to high levels of a flavoring chemical called diacetyl, which is found in many foods and beverages, can cause lung damage. Now, a University of Rochester Medical Center study ...
Oct 10, 2022
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Australia is experiencing its worst flu season in five years, and that doesn't bode well for the United States, federal health officials warned Tuesday.
Oct 5, 2022
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As of late September 2022, nearly 78% of U.S. adults but only 31% of children ages 5 to 11 had completed the primary set of vaccinations against COVID-19, according to health authorities.
Oct 3, 2022
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Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don't skip your flu shot this fall—and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind.
Oct 3, 2022
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Flu season usually starts in the fall, peaks during the height of winter and tapers around spring. Other respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus, enteroviruses, the common cold and COVID-19, also can ...
Sep 30, 2022
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Yes, you can get the influenza vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine or booster at the same time, and actually, I recommend doing exactly that. You might as well get them out of the way.
Sep 29, 2022
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After nearly three years of nearly nonstop talking about viruses and vaccinations, some people might be ready to tune out.
Sep 23, 2022
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