Flu Season is Here Flu season is here. The flu is the common name for the Influenza virus. It is most likely to cause illness during the cooler months, from October to May. Influenza causes infection in the nose, throat and lungs. It can also cause achiness, fever, nausea and just feeling terrible. For some … Continue
Flu season is just around the corner. Let’s talk about some basic ways you can avoid the flu this season. Here are some basic facts from the CDC: The Flu Is Contagious! Most healthy adults may be able to infect others a day or more before symptoms develop, and up to 5 to 7 days … Continue
Annual outbreaks of seasonal flu typically occur in Marietta and Cobb County during the fall and through the spring. Knowing how to identify flu symptoms and prevent the virus will help you protect your family from getting the flu. Here are just a few flu prevention tips to keep the virus away from your household. … Continue
Learn How to Tell the Difference Between the Cold and Flu It’s that time of year when children become more susceptible to getting sick. But how can you tell if your child has a cold or the flu? Both are due to infections that contaminate the respiratory tract. And both have similar symptoms that can make … Continue
Some simple precautions can help you and your family avoid the flu in Georgia this year. Because The Flu Is Very Contagious Because the flu is contagious, people can pass the flu bug around before they even show symptoms of the flu. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to … Continue
As depicted on the flu map at everydayHealth.com, the flu in Georgia 2017 ranges from moderate to severe. In fact, currently in Cobb County, the flu forecast is severe, meaning the risk of flu is elevated to very elevated. With that in mind, this is a good time to review proper procedure for dealing with … Continue
Now is the Time for Flu Season Vaccinations From the CDC Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. The more … Continue