December marks the beginning of winter, which means flu season is here. Actually, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), flu season runs from October through May, with peak activity between December and February in most parts of the country. Knowing that, it is natural to wonder, “Is it too late to get a…
As the weather changes from summer to fall every year, most people are also changing—pulling out winter coats from closets and basements and drinking more hot tea than iced. They’re also fighting a war they are sure to lose: the common cold. The Common Cold In the United States, common colds are the main reason…
Each year the Center for Disease Control and Prevention observes a National Influenza Vaccination Week. This year, that week runs December 4 – December 10 and it is designed to help you understand the importance of the influenza vaccination (more commonly called a “flu shot” or “flu vaccine”). Influenza is a serious disease that can…
Since flu season typically peaks in January or February, there is no better time than now to review important prevention measures. Here are seven tips for flu season from OakBend Medical Center’s Infection Control Nurse, Funmilayo Ibironke. 1. Get a flu shot. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the…
Have you gotten your flu vaccination yet? Don’t worry; it’s not too late to protect you and your family from this contagious respiratory illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends, “A yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older,” as the first and most important step in protecting against…
