The United States is experiencing levels of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), seasonal influenza (flu), and rhinovirus/enterovirus (RV/EV) that are higher than usual for this time of year, especially among children. COVID-19 also continues to circulate across the United States. To…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually against seasonal influenza (flu), ideally by the end of October. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at…
While we are STILL in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also in the midst of flu (influenza) season. The flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, with similar symptoms, and it can be difficult to tell…
With fall already here, it is that time of year again… time for seasonal flu shots. Both the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are encouraging the public to get…
The flu season is almost upon us. While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the US, they are most active during the fall and winter. Flu activity often begins to increase in October, peaking between December and February.…
With the outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in China, there are reports of facemasks selling out online and at retail outlets everywhere. And in photos depicted in news stories about the COVID-19 outbreak, it seems as if everyone…
According to the Centers and Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is a rapidly evolving situation, and information is constantly updating as it becomes available. What is 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? COVID-19 is a new virus identified as the cause…
With influenza activity peaking nationwide this season and with the emergence of a novel strain of coronavirus wreaking havoc in China, control of aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs) is very important in the healthcare industry to minimize transmission to healthcare personnel.…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all healthcare professionals (HCP) get vaccinated annually against influenza (flu). Each year in the US, on average, 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 are hospitalized from flu-related complications. Anyone can get…
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends a flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. The CDC also recommends the following as part of your everyday preventative actions: • Frequent hand…
