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Alexandria, VA
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First Pediatric Flu-Related Death Of New Season Reported In Virginia First Pediatric Flu-Related Death Of New Season Reported In Virginia
First Pediatric Flu-Related Death Of New Season Reported In Virginia The Virginina Department of Health confirmed that the state's first reported flu-death of the 2023-2024 season has been reported. Health officials announced that a child between the ages of 5 and 12 in Virginia's Eastern region died from complications related to influenza.  No additional information is being provided by the department due to the victim's age and to protect the family. With temperatures dropping, Virginia is seeing an increase in new flu cases,  For the week ending on Saturday, Dec. 23, emergency department and urgent care visits due to flu-like illness represent…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
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First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s
First Flu Death Of Season Confirmed In Connecticut As Person In 50s Health officials have reported this season's first flu death in Connecticut. The individual who died in November was a resident of New London County and was in their 50s, the Connecticut Department of Health announced on Monday, Nov. 28. No further information about the patient is will be released, officials reported. Flu season occurs between October and May, and the highest levels of influenza are usually seen between December and March, according to the report.  “This is a tragic reminder that the 2022-23 flu season is already an active one. As we approach the holidays, I strongly…

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by Nicole Valinote
White Plains, NY
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'Tripledemic' Concerns Grow As Surge In Flu Activity Strikes Amid Ongoing RSV, COVID-19 Cases 'Tripledemic' Concerns Grow As Surge In Flu Activity Strikes Amid Ongoing RSV, COVID-19 Cases
'Tripledemic' Concerns Grow As Surge In Flu Activity Strikes Amid Ongoing RSV, Covid-19 Cases Concerns of a so-called "Tripledemic" are growing amid the most widespread flu activity nationwide at this point in the season in over a decade while respiratory illnesses, particularly among children, are straining hospitals as COVID-19 is still an ongoing issue.  "There’s no scientific definition for this term," according to Yale Medicine. "It simply refers to a collision of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), flu, and COVID-19 to the extent that it might overwhelm hospital emergency departments." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that, so far this season…

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by Joe Lombardi
Kingston, NY
Lifestyle
Why The Flu Shot Is Important Why The Flu Shot Is Important
Why The Flu Shot Is Important Every year, flu vaccination prevents illness, medical visits, hospitalization, and death. Getting the flu shot is also an important preventive tool for people with chronic health conditions. So, if you haven’t had your flu shot yet this year, make an appointment today! Why get the flu shot? The seasonal flu vaccine (flu shot) is the best way to help protect against the flu. No two flu seasons are the same, and the flu can affect people in different ways. When you get the flu shot, you are lowering your risk of getting the flu and having to go to the hospital. Flu risk factors: If …

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Content Partner: Sun River Health
Mamaroneck, NY
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CDC Urges Americans To Get Flu Vaccine, Reveals Time Frame For Highest Effectiveness CDC Urges Americans To Get Flu Vaccine, Reveals Time Frame For Highest Effectiveness
CDC Urges Americans To Get Flu Vaccine, Reveals Time Frame For Highest Effectiveness The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to get the annual flu vaccine. The CDC said everyone 6 months of age and older should get the vaccine every year "with rare exceptions." Health officials said this is particularly important for those who are at a higher risk of serious complications if they get sick. The CDC recommends September and October as good times to get vaccinated, adding that those who are best protected get the vaccine by the end of October. The public health agency said adults, especially seniors, should generally not get vaccinated in Ju…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mahopac, NY
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Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Putnam Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Putnam
Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Putnam The Putnam County Department of Health is alerting residents to multiple upcoming flu vaccine clinics.  The vaccine clinics will be held on the following dates and locations: Monday, Sept. 27 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster (Drive-thru) Monday, Oct. 18, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster (Drive-thru) Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Garrison Fire Department (Not a drive-thru) Residents ages 18 years old and older can schedule an appointment onlin…

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
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Flu Shot Protects Against Severe COVID-19 Effects, Study Finds Flu Shot Protects Against Severe COVID-19 Effects, Study Finds
Flu Shot Protects Against Severe Covid-19 Effects, Study Finds A new study found that the flu vaccine might provide people with some protection against severe cases of COVID-19. The findings were published on Tuesday, Aug. 3, in a study by physician-scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  Researchers analyzed patients records from around the world and found that the flu vaccine "reduces the risks of stroke, sepsis, and DVT in patients with COVID-19." The study also found that COVID-19 patients who had received the annual flu vaccine were "significantly less likely" to go to the emergency department and be admitted to the…

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by Nicole Valinote
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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COVID-19: Here's When Moderna Booster Shot Will Be Available For Those Who Got Both Doses COVID-19: Here's When Moderna Booster Shot Will Be Available For Those Who Got Both Doses
Covid-19: Here's When Moderna Booster Shot Will Be Available For Those Who Got Both Doses Moderna is working on a booster shot for its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine that will be made available by the fall to help avoid another surge of new cases over the winter. CEO Stephane Bancel said on CNBC that the company “wants to make sure there are boost vaccines available in the fall so that we protect people as we go into the next fall and winter season in the U.S.” Last month, the National Institutes of Health began testing several versions of boosters from Moderna that could potentially be used to combat variants of COVID-19, including the South African strain that has flummoxed resear…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Moderna Announces When Booster Shot Will Be Available For Those Who Got Two Doses COVID-19: Moderna Announces When Booster Shot Will Be Available For Those Who Got Two Doses
Covid-19: Moderna Announces When Booster Shot Will Be Available For Those Who Got Two Doses Moderna is working on a booster shot for its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine that will be made available by the fall to help avoid another surge of new cases over the winter. CEO Stephane Bancel said on CNBC that the company “wants to make sure there are boost vaccines available in the fall so that we protect people as we go into the next fall and winter season in the U.S.” Last month, the National Institutes of Health began testing several versions of boosters from Moderna that could potentially be used to combat variants of COVID-19, including the South African strain that has flummoxed resear…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated! Cold and flu season is upon us. We can expect that the new reality of COVID-19 will only complicate the influenza (flu) season. The flu affects millions of people each year. It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever. As we all are aware, COVID-19 has the potential to overwhelm our hospitals and health care systems, so people with the flu may not receive adequate care in the crowd of COVID-19 patients in emergency rooms and inten…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Kingston, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated! Cold and flu season is upon us. We can expect that the new reality of COVID-19 will only complicate the influenza (flu) season. The flu affects millions of people each year. It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever. As we all are aware, COVID-19 has the potential to overwhelm our hospitals and health care systems, so people with the flu may not receive adequate care in the crowd of COVID-19 patients in emergency rooms and inten…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu—Get Vaccinated! Cold and flu season is upon us. We can expect that the new reality of COVID-19 will only complicate the influenza (flu) season. The flu affects millions of people each year. It is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever. As we all are aware, COVID-19 has the potential to overwhelm our hospitals and health care systems, so people with the flu may not receive adequate care in the crowd of COVID-19 patients in emergency rooms and inten…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Torrington, CT
Lifestyle
COVID-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say COVID-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say
Covid-19: With Virus Still Around, Getting Flu Shot Now More Important Than Ever, Experts Say The flu vaccine will not interfere with the body's ability to fight off COVID-19 -- in fact, according to the CDC, it is more important now than ever before to get vaccinated.  Less than 50 percent of adults got a flu vaccine in the 2017-2018 flu season, according to the CDC; an even smaller percentage of adult minorities were vaccinated that year, according to the agency.  Although social distancing is still encouraged in light of the pandemic, officials recommend making an exception to get vaccinated.  "Since hospitals and doctors' offices are going to be very busy ca…

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by Christina Coulter
Worcester, MA
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Free COVID-19 Testing In Worcester, Friday, Aug. 14 Free COVID-19 Testing In Worcester, Friday, Aug. 14
Free Covid-19 Testing In Worcester, Friday, Aug. 14 Free COVID-19 testing is being offered in Worcester, Friday, Aug. 14, noon to 6 p.m. The testing will be done at Worcester City Hall Common, 455 Main St. In addition to the free testing, free cloth masks and hand sanitizer will be passed out. Fresh produce boxes will be provided to the first 75 people who get tested. There’s also a $25 gift card raffle. People with insurance cards will also be able to get the flu vaccine during this time. The event is being sponsored by the City of Worcester and UMass Memorial Healthcare COVID-19 Equity Tak Force.

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by Kristin Palpini
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Safe Use Of Antibiotics Safe Use Of Antibiotics
Safe Use Of Antibiotics Antibiotics are medications created almost 100 years ago to fight bacterial infections. They have transformed health care and the treatment of medical conditions. Infectious diseases, such as pneumonia, used to be listed as the most common cause of death in the United States; whereas today, it is ranked number eight. Unfortunately, as antibiotic usage has surged in recent years, many bacteria now have developed “antibiotic resistance” so that antibiotics are no longer effective. Just as Superman is resistant to bullets and other weapons, except for Kryptonite, we have now created “Superbugs” …

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Yes, You Should Get A Flu Shot This Year Yes, You Should Get A Flu Shot This Year
Yes, You Should Get A Flu Shot This Year As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, this time of year—flu season—is one of my busiest. I’ve heard just about every myth there is out there about influenza and the flu vaccine. Here are a few things I wish everyone knew about the flu. 1. The flu shot isn’t 100 percent effective—but it doesn’t need to be. You may have heard people say, “I’m not getting the flu vaccine, it doesn’t work!” It is true—the flu vaccine isn’t 100 percent effective. Each year, a new flu vaccine is developed based on scientific insights from the previous year’s flu season, as well as information about flu s…

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Content Partner: Phelps Hospital
Briarcliff, NY
Lifestyle
Yes, You Should Get A Flu Shot This Year Yes, You Should Get A Flu Shot This Year
Yes, You Should Get A Flu Shot This Year As a pediatric infectious disease specialist, this time of year—flu season—is one of my busiest. I’ve heard just about every myth there is out there about influenza and the flu vaccine. Here are a few things I wish everyone knew about the flu. 1. The flu shot isn’t 100 percent effective—but it doesn’t need to be. You may have heard people say, “I’m not getting the flu vaccine, it doesn’t work!” It is true—the flu vaccine isn’t 100 percent effective. Each year, a new flu vaccine is developed based on scientific insights from the previous year’s flu season, as well as information about flu s…

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Content Partner: Phelps Hospital
Kingston, NY
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Flu Cases Jump 74 Percent In NY: Here's A Breakdown By County In Hudson Valley Flu Cases Jump 74 Percent In NY: Here's A Breakdown By County In Hudson Valley
Flu Cases Jump 74 Percent In NY: Here's A Breakdown By County In Hudson Valley Cases of the flu are on the rise throughout New York State, as flu season kicks into high gear following the holidays. Statewide, during the week ending on Saturday, Dec. 28, cases of the flu statewide have risen by 74 percent over the previous week, with 9,211 cases reported by New Yorkers. In the Metro region - which is considered Long Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties - there were 1,838 cases reported last week. Last week, there were 465 cases reported in Westchester, followed by Rockland (172); Orange (157); Sullivan (56); Dutchess (4…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! With fall right around the corner, cold and flu season will soon be upon us. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people each year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get the flu vaccine annually. In the U.S., the flu season is most common in the fall and winter; however, seasonal influenza viruses are detected year-round. Typically, flu activity begins to increase in October, peaks between D…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! With fall right around the corner, cold and flu season will soon be upon us. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people each year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get the flu vaccine annually. In the U.S., the flu season is most common in the fall and winter; however, seasonal influenza viruses are detected year-round. Typically, flu activity begins to increase in October, peaks between D…

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Content Partner: CareMount Medical
Fairfield, CT
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First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut
First Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut The first death from the flu this season has been reported in Connecticut. The unidentified patient who died was over the age of 65, the state Department of Public Health said. The patient's place of residence was not released. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized in Connecticut as flu activity has been slowly increasing statewide since the end of August, which is typical for the flu season. Nationally, flu activity has been minimal across the United States so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, 154 in Connecticut and more than 80,000 nationwid…

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by Joe Lombardi