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As 2011 ramps up, you do not want to be waylaid by the flu. Getting your flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent the flu (although don't forget to wash your hands).
Northwest Hospital is pleased to offer the flu vaccine to family members of Northwest patients while supplies last. Make your appointment by calling 410-521-2200 (extension 55430). LifeBridge Health employees are reminded that they can still get their free flu shot at either Sinai or Northwest.
The 2010-2011 flu shot protects against H1N1, an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus. While everyone should get vaccinated, high risk groups for getting the flu include children under 5, those older than 50, those with certain chronic medical conditions and health care workers.
If you are not eligible to get a flu shot at Northwest, but want to get the vaccine, you can find a location here. You can see flu trends here.
Sick with the flu? To find a physician, call 410-601-WELL (9355).
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Health News
Get Your Flu Shot
As 2011 ramps up, you do not want to be waylaid by the flu. Getting your flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent the flu (although don't forget to wash your hands).
Northwest Hospital is pleased to offer the flu vaccine to family members of Northwest patients while supplies last. Make your appointment by calling 410-521-2200 (extension 55430). LifeBridge Health employees are reminded that they can still get their free flu shot at either Sinai or Northwest.
The 2010-2011 flu shot protects against H1N1, an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus. While everyone should get vaccinated, high risk groups for getting the flu include children under 5, those older than 50, those with certain chronic medical conditions and health care workers.
If you are not eligible to get a flu shot at Northwest, but want to get the vaccine, you can find a location here. You can see flu trends here.
Sick with the flu? To find a physician, call 410-601-WELL (9355).
- Five Myths About Flu Shots, Explored And Debunked
Myths about the influenza vaccine circulate every year and make it difficult for some to decide whether to get the shot, Tom Watkins reports for CNN. This prompted him to look at five of the most common myths and presents the "truth based on information...
- Once More, With Feeling: Get Your Flu Shot!
Since January 1, Sinai Hospital physicians have diagnosed 70 cases of influenza, and 37 cases have been diagnosed in the past week. That's more cases of flu in one week than the entire month of December. Sinai ER-7 physician Dov Frankel, M.D., discussed...
- Free Flu Shots At Northwest Hospital
Starting tomorrow, Northwest Hospital will be offering free seasonal flu shots to community members. This is a partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. These free shots will be available outside the hospital's Old Court...
- Seasonal Flu Vaccines Available Saturday
Have you had your seasonal flu shot yet? Northwest Hospital is hosting a Community Seasonal Flu Vaccination Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, October 24. Vaccinations will take place in the Pikes-Reister-Owings Educational Rooms. According to...
- Nice Shot!
LifeBridge Health leadership set the tone for this year's flu season yesterday: get your flu shot as soon as possible. LifeBridge Health CEO Warren Green, Sinai Hospital President Neil Meltzer, Northwest Hospital President Erik Wexler and Levindale...