Who should get a flu vaccine this season? Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Department of Health Launches “Be an InFLUencer campaign”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz There has been a lot of talk of vaccines this year, especially with the recent unveiling of the COVID-19 vaccine. Although the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is still … [Read more...]
Is it the Cold or is it the Flu?
Cold vs. Flu Symptoms chart provided by Ascension Health Care … [Read more...]
Is it the Cold or is it the Flu?
Cold vs. Flu Symptoms chart provided by Ascension Health Care … [Read more...]
Protect yourself from the flu this year
By Fannie Fang, MD, Pediatrician The flu season is upon us. This year, the flu has affected more people and has started earlier than previous flu seasons. The flu can cause a mild to severe … [Read more...]
State health officials encourage flu shots to protect family and friends
People of all ages advised to get vaccinated With the holidays around the corner, and winter break about to start for schoolchildren, state health officials today encouraged Wisconsin residents to … [Read more...]
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics available to public
The Centers for Disease Control say that as many 49,000 Americans die from the flu each year. Many of those deaths could be prevented with an annual flu vaccine. Each vaccine helps to protect the … [Read more...]
CDC looks to reach at-risk groups during National Influenza Vaccination Week
By Michael Johnsen ATLANTA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has set aside the week of Dec. 5 to observe this season’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. The week-long emphasis on … [Read more...]
All 7,500 Walgreens Stores offering flu shots daily during pharmacy and clinic hours
Walgreens (NYSE, NASDAQ: WAG), the nation’s largest retail provider of flu immunization services, today announced details of the most comprehensive flu shot program in the U.S. Walgreens is … [Read more...]
H1N1 influenza remains a threat
By Bevan K. Baker, Milwaukee Health Commissioner Last spring – well outside what’s commonly referred to as “flu season” – residents were inundated with reports of a new virus that was rapidly … [Read more...]