Flu season is here, and with cases rising across the country, it’s more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. The flu can spread easily, causing mild to severe illness and, in some cases, serious complications. Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s Health Center in Los Angeles, shares … [Read more...] about Flu and stomach bugs are spreading fast—are you prepared?
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Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay
It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life. It’s virtually impossible to avoid germs altogether, but you can make sure you’re ready to fight off an infection, whether it’s a minor cold or a full-blown case of the flu. “I always share a few easy and simple … [Read more...] about Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay
Triple threat: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV wreaking havoc before holiday travel
Hospitals across the country are hitting capacity as flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases rise into the millions. The spread of COVID-19 has increased by more than 35 percent in the last two weeks. Nationwide flu activity remains high, with 15 million cases, and experts say this flu season is dramatically outpacing last year. According to the CDC, … [Read more...] about Triple threat: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV wreaking havoc before holiday travel
Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell
If the coronavirus wasn’t enough, it’s also cold and flu season. AND…if that wasn’t enough, we are also going into allergy season (it’s a lot, I know). But don’t worry, while some of the symptoms of all four are similar, each one has distinct qualities to figure out which infection you may have. Details for each are listed below: Coronavirus Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a … [Read more...] about Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell
Get your shot
A flu vaccine is more important than ever Wisconsin’s flu season may already have started, but that does not mean it is too late to get a flu vaccine. While health care professionals recommend getting an annual flu vaccine, it is critical this season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting the vaccine is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself, … [Read more...] about Get your shot
Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell
If the coronavirus wasn’t enough, it’s also cold and flu season. AND…if that wasn’t enough, we are also going into allergy season (it’s a lot, I know). But don’t worry, while some of the symptoms of all four are similar, each one has distinct qualities to figure out which infection you may have. Details for each are listed below: Coronavirus Coronavirus, or COVID- 19, is … [Read more...] about Is it coronavirus, the flu, a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell