Posts Tagged ‘flu’
Respiratory risks rise
With Christmas and New Years gatherings passing by or still coming, a heavy flu season joined by an uptick in other respiratory illnesses could spoil the holidays for many. At…
Read MoreTripledemic a concern
With COVID-19 still plaguing the country, healthcare professionals are already identifying what could prove to be a tripledemic this flu season. The influenza and respiratory syncytial viruses have already seen…
Read MoreFlu season is among us
With the recent COVID pandemic, other illnesses can be overshadowed. Now that the season is approaching, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner discussed projections for this year’s flu season. …
Read MoreUrgent care clinic coming to Waterloo
Per signage placed recently on the building, an urgent care facility is coming soon to the space formerly occupied by Payless Shoe Source at 907 N. Illinois Route 3 in…
Read MoreFlu season underway
While the world is focused on the novel coronavirus that the World Health Organization recently declared a “public health emergency,” flu season is still impacting America. The Centers for Disease…
Read MoreFlu outbreak reaches Monroe County
Flu season is in full force, and if national reports are any indication, the severity and outbreak of the illness is much worse than in previous years. The nastiest aspect…
Read MoreWhen to seek medical help for the flu
The flu virus continues to spread across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention closely tracking the number of confirmed cases and urging stringent precautions to minimize…
Read MoreFlu case number still increasing in county
As Monroe County dives deeper into winter weather and cold temperatures, the flu case count rises countywide. Meghan Markotay, director of marketing and community relations at Red Bud Regional Hospital,…
Read MoreFlu activity seen in Monroe County
As the bitter heart of winter hits Monroe County, another unwanted visitor creeps in as well. The flu has made its mark on the county already, hitting earlier than in…
Read MoreVaccinate Illinois Week is Dec. 8-14
The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week, Dec. 8-14. Vaccinate Illinois Week coincides with National…
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