Seasonal Flu Resource Center Blog
This Week in Flu News: Friday, 12/17/2010
Lots of intriguing flu studies circulating through the media outlets this week! From a Yale study on healthier newborns to a Stanford study performed with Wi-fi devices on how the flu spreads in schools, one thing is certain: scientists are uncovering some ground-breaking information about the flu. [Read More]
National Influenza Vaccine Week Recap
Several groups in the health community have just closed out National Influenza Vaccine Week, a critical week launched by the CDC in 2005 to raise awareness about the flu as we approach what is often the most active point of flu season.
During National Influenza Vaccine Week, Maxim joined several groups in sharing tips and resources to make sure that everyone is protected from the flu. [Read More]
This Week in Flu News: Friday, 12/10/2010
As the end of National Influenza Vaccination Week comes to a close and flu season kicks into full gear, getting sick is not something on anyone’s wish list this holiday season. Take a look at how people across the country are preparing. [Read More]
Statement from Maxim Health Systems on National Influenza Vaccination Week
Maxim Health Systems issued the following statement this week in honor of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), a national observance from December 5 – 11, 2010. [Read More]
Maxim Health Systems Supports National Influenza Vaccination Week
Maxim Health Systems proudly supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) annual National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), which was created in response to poor vaccination rates that follow Thanksgiving, despite the fact that cases of influenza peak in February or later. Maxim continues to demonstrate its support of NIVW by actively educating the general public on the importance getting vaccinated, and by providing insight on flu-related topics through its informational Web site, info.findaflushot.com. [Read More]
This Week in Flu News: Friday, 12/03/2010
Just two days left! No, not for pre-holiday sales… for National Influenza Vaccination Week. This Sunday, December 5th kicks off a national observance to let people know that it’s not too late to get a flu shot this season. In light of next week, here is a look at how the flu is affecting people across the country. [Read More]
What to do if you get the flu
With the flu season upon us, more confirmed cases of flu are popping up across the country. This also means that during this time of holiday hustle-and-bustle, the chances of coming in contact with flu-causing germs can also increase.
In addition to getting your flu shot, it’s important to continually take measures to protect you and your loved ones from getting the flu and understand what you can do if you do happen to get the flu. [Read More]
When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention for the Flu
The flu is a serious illness. Every year, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications and about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes.1 What’s worse is that everyone is at risk; there isn’t any age group that’s safe from catching the flu, developing serious flu-related complications, or even dying from those complications.
So how do you know when someone with the flu requires a trip to the emergency room? [Read More]
Tips for Healthy Travel this Holiday (and Flu) Season
With Thanksgiving just a few days away and the holidays right around the corner, the skies and roads will be crowded with travelers making the annual trip to see friends and family. This time of year coincides with the start of winter cold-and-flu season, and with more people out and about than ever, your chances of being exposed to germs increases greatly.
If you’re traveling this holiday season, take heart: With some pre-trip preparation, as well as common sense techniques during your travels, you should be able to avoid illnesses and enjoy your vacation. [Read More]
This Week in Flu News: Friday, 11/19/2010
It’s official! Flu season has arrived and this has been one interesting week in flu news. Plenty of myth-busting news stories about the flu and even more intriguing… a lot of scientific advancements in the flu vaccine. Researchers are fast at work to improve the time it takes to develop the seasonal flu vaccine each year, as well as the accuracy of predicting future strains. [Read More]