Category: Flu Facts
How Serious is Flu for Adults Over 65?
October 17, 2023 - The flu is a common but often underestimated illness that poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of adults over the age of 65. Below, we explore just how serious the flu can be for seniors and discuss the critical role of the flu vaccine in preventing its potentially severe consequences. Understanding Senior […]
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7 Reasons Fall is When Families Should Get Their Flu Shots
September 14, 2023 - Cayden was a healthy, bubbly, talkative 3 1/2-year-old who loved the color pink when she was taken to the hospital in early December 2014 sick with a fever, nausea and excessive mucus. Her family took her to the doctor twice but her condition didn’t improve. Finally, on December 5, she stopped breathing while napping and […]
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How to Keep Kids Healthy This Back-to-School Season
September 12, 2023 - As the back-to-school season approaches, we know that parents are not only preparing their kids for new classrooms but are also thinking about the health and well-being of their children. The flu is an ongoing concern, but the beginning of a new school year is a great time to take proactive steps to ensure that […]
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Flu
August 23, 2023 - While flu is only one, many other infectious diseases are preventable, thanks to the power of vaccines! In this series, we’ll take you through the know-how on viruses and vaccines so you have all the factual information you need to protect yourself, your family, and your community. As we head into the 2023-2024 school year, […]
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Flu and Sepsis Facts You Need to Know
April 19, 2023 - There are many complications that can come with the flu, but one of the most serious is sepsis, the body’s life-threatening response to infection. Any kind of infection (including the flu) can cause sepsis.; When sepsis occurs, it is considered a medical emergency and must be treated immediately. According to the Sepsis Alliance, doctors have […]
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The History of the Flu Vaccine
March 29, 2023 - The flu vaccine is safe and has been around for decades. In fact, did you know it dates back to the 1940s and has continued to evolve with medicine over the years? As the vaccine continues to improve, all vaccine ingredients are tested for safety before they are manufactured meaning each vaccine is extremely safe. […]
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Flu Vaccine & Cancer: Should You Get Vaccinated?
March 27, 2023 - Going through cancer treatment is hard enough. It takes a physical and mental toll on all those who are going through it (and their loved ones). Not to mention, after undergoing treatment, there’s always the fear of the unknown about if the treatment worked, and if the cancer will return. One added worry that cancer […]
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Heart to Heart: Protecting Yourself from the Flu When You Have Heart Disease
February 22, 2023 - 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 […]
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Understanding the Different Types of Flu Viruses – and How to Protect Against Them
February 15, 2023 - 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? […]
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I (Think) I Have the Flu…Now What Do I Do?
February 10, 2023 - 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? […]
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