Health Care providers announce that Ebola is not the biggest fear that Americans should have. Winter is coming and with it, flu season is also upon us. Experts claim that the flu virus represents a much greater threat than we believe. While the flu is airborne, Ebola is not, they say and both illnesses are deadly, healthcare workers remind the public. In fact, the flu is on the list of … [Read more...]
Experts warn of increasing pollen count level this week, Tips to stay safe from allergies
The winters have finally said goodbye and now its spring’s turn to affect you with pollen grains. The health experts have alerted the people to stay safe this week as those who are sensitive to pollen grains will notice uneasiness and discomfort. According to the health experts allergens are arriving with a vengeance. Flu season runs from October to sometimes as late as May, with April as … [Read more...]
Now, Wikipedia to get flu-related data for you
A research team at the Boston Children's Hospital has developed a methodology that will use the internet traffic on flu-related articles available on Wikipedia to track the rise and fall in flu levels in the United States. During the study, the researchers found that the newly developed tracking system was delivering the information two weeks prior than the time taken by the Centers for Disease … [Read more...]
Young, middle-aged adults worse affected this flu season: CDC
With the onset of spring, flu season is also winding down and this time the health experts say it was a totally odd one. According to the health experts and doctors, the number of cases reported this season was maximum from the young and middle-aged groups and the elderly, who are its traditional victims, had a mild encounter with the diseases. Experts credit the surge in swine flu for the … [Read more...]
Wayland doctor recommends flu shot for all
The flu season is on and the government recommends every citizen to have those flu jabs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week’s flu report, the flu was spread across 35 states in the US. Rachel Haims, MD, medical director and primary care physician at Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare in Wayland, strictly recommends vaccination for all. She says, … [Read more...]
Flu death toll rises to 5 in Utah
The flu death toll has reached five in Utah with three more deaths reported in southwest region of the state, according to the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. Health experts said the victims were younger than 64 and were in fairly good health. They were living in the southwest region of Utah. Out of the 369 hospitalized this season, five have died of influenza this season, says the … [Read more...]
Flu cases spread across 35 states, says CDC weekly report
The flu infection is slowly increasing across the United States with 35 states being affected so far, the weekly flu report released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. Since October, as many 2,622 cases of hospitalization related to flu virus have been reported so far. The report shows, the number increased by up to 50 percent from last week's estimate of 1,039 … [Read more...]
CDC reports rise in number of U.S. states with widespread flu cases
With the winters progressing, flu, cold and cough are also ready to affect you. The health experts suggest better to have the flu shots than to lie on bed this flu season. Flu season runs from October to sometimes as late as May, with the peak usually arriving in January or February. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) latest weekly flu report, the number … [Read more...]
