Chronic Conditions and Flu Danger

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”307187969″][gap height=”15″] For individuals with chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease including asthma, annual flu vaccination is very important. A flu infection puts them at increased risk for serious long-term complications. Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, says getting vaccinated significantly reduces hospital […]

Flu and Chronic Conditions

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”304753263″][gap height=”15″] For individuals with chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and lung disease including asthma, annual flu vaccination is very important. A flu infection puts them at increased risk for serious long-term complications. Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, says getting vaccinated significantly reduces hospital […]

DR. VICTORIA DOOLEY’S WINTER WELLNESS TIPS

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”256718546″][gap height=”15″] According to the CDC, all U.S. states but Hawaii continue to report widespread flu activity and the number of states experiencing “high influenza activity” Experts agree that even among the vaccinated, incidence of flu-like symptoms is at an all-time high. And the flu season has still weeks to go! Board-certified Family […]

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO VACCINATE

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”207309971″][gap height=”15″] The flu is now widespread in many states.  Dr. William Schaffner discusses this year’s influenza activity and impact, and the importance of being vaccinated against influenza now or as soon as possible. hr style=”1″ margin=”30px 0px 30px 0px”] Related links:  CDC

COFFEE WITH AMERICA – WATCH EPISODE 140

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”207309937″][gap height=”15″] Hosts Ebony Steele and Sasha Rionda are having a lot of fun this week and you’re invited to join us!  First, Sasha sits down with the folks from Tourism Ireland to show you why NOW is the perfect time to visit Ireland!  Plus, Ebony has a candid conversation with veteran actor, […]

YOU HAVE THE FLU! NOW WHAT?

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”204091117″][gap height=”15″] Flu season is in full swing. An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from the flu and flu-like symptoms, with kids being the most susceptible group of all, but adults still at risk to get sick this time of year. Here to help us with tips on relief is Health Correspondent and […]

FLU IS ON THE RISE!

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”203119148″][gap height=”15″] Registered Pharmacist and News Correspondent Jim Morelli has easy tips on how to prevent the flu and reduce the length of the flu in case you catch it. [hr style=”1″ margin=”30px 0px 30px 0px”] Related links:  Oscillo, Renew Life Probiotics

PREVENT GETTING THE FLU

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”189706055″][gap height=”15″] Kim Tran, MS PharmD: APhA trained immunizer and published researcher, shares how you can make plans now to prepare yourself and your family for the flu season. [hr style=”1″ margin=”30px 0px 30px 0px”] Related links: What’s Your Flu Plan?

PREVENT GETTING THE FLU!

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”189001912″][gap height=”15″] Medical Expert, Dr. Keri Peterson, shares her top three tips to stay healthy through cold and flu season. [hr style=”1″ margin=”30px 0px 30px 0px”] Related links: Vick’s Humidifiers

Cold & Flu Etiquette

[embedvideo type=”vimeo” id=”150204555″][gap height=”15″] This season, the one gift you don’t want to give or receive is a cold or the flu! Proper flu etiquette can stop the spread of the virus but is often neglected. Who better to give us etiquette advice than Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of etiquette guru Emily Post?! She joins us […]