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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 the flu rise on WJZ-TV.
If you have not received your flu shot, it's not too late. All LifeBridge Health employees may come to Employee Health to receive their flu shot, which is free. Those who work in health care are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated, as are children and anyone with a compromised immune system.
Looking for a place to receive the flu shot? You can find a location near your house via flu.gov.
-Elizabeth Leis-Newman
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- Lots Of Research Has Established That Children With Egg Allergies Can Still Get A Flu Shot; Those With Asthma Especially Should
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- 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...
- 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...
- Have You Had Your Flu Shot Yet?
The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene has recommended that influenza vaccinations be offered to all hospital staff and patients through Saturday, May 23. This recommendation is due to the increase in influenza cases throughout the state....
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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 the flu rise on WJZ-TV.
If you have not received your flu shot, it's not too late. All LifeBridge Health employees may come to Employee Health to receive their flu shot, which is free. Those who work in health care are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated, as are children and anyone with a compromised immune system.
Looking for a place to receive the flu shot? You can find a location near your house via flu.gov.
-Elizabeth Leis-Newman
- 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...
- Lots Of Research Has Established That Children With Egg Allergies Can Still Get A Flu Shot; Those With Asthma Especially Should
Flu season can start as early as October, and children with egg allergies are now encouraged to get a flu shot, especially if they have asthma, according to a news release from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Children...
- 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...
- 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...
- Have You Had Your Flu Shot Yet?
The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene has recommended that influenza vaccinations be offered to all hospital staff and patients through Saturday, May 23. This recommendation is due to the increase in influenza cases throughout the state....