Differences and Similarities of Leading Flu Antivirals

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We may not yet have access to a myriad of options for healing from COVID-19 illness, but we do have options for fighting the flu! In addition to getting a flu shot as a preventative, there are 4 FDA-approved antivirals used to treat flu this season! Here are some of the key differences in the […]

Flu and Coronavirus Tracking November 13, 2020

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Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 10,508,864 reported cases and 242,216 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]

Choosing Cleaning Products to Fight Flu and COVID-19

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We all know, now more than ever, how important it can be to efficiently and adequately clean surfaces in order to prevent the spread of illness bearing germs. As we continue through flu season, with the added concerns of COVID-19, choosing cleaning products is especially important. To help us choose wisely, the EPA has public […]

Flu and Coronavirus Tracking November 6, 2020

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Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 9,581,770 reported cases and 234,264 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]

Precautions for Visiting Healthcare Centers

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With COVID-19’s impact on our communities, and the beginnings of flu season, it can seem scary to walk into a place where viruses seem to be waiting for you to find them, if they haven’t already. While it’s generally best to steer clear of healthcare settings if you do not need medical care, sometimes it […]

Flu and Coronavirus Tracking October 30, 2020

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Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 7,958,254 reported cases and 216,917 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]

What You Need to Know About Kids and COVID-19

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When COVID-19 started to spread throughout the United States earlier this year, there were a lot of things that were unknown about the virus. Naturally, parents and caretakers were particularly concerned about how the virus might affect kids. Over time the CDC has tracked and identified some aspects of COVID-19 that parents and caretakers should […]

Flu and Coronavirus Tracking October 23, 2020

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Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 8,680,611 reported cases and 225,084 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. *Numbers as of 10/27/2020 due to a delay in posting. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, […]

What Are the Main Types of Flu Shots?

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Flu shot season is in full swing, and for good reason! To Own Your Health, it makes sense to be in-the-know about what our current flu shots are designed to fight. The CDC works to understand the flu trends every year and then determines which strains of the flu are most likely to circulate. Vaccines […]

Flu and Coronavirus Tracking October 16, 2020

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Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 7,958,254 reported cases and 216,917 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]