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It is getting close to that time again. Get ready for the flu.
By Dr. Bebout • 08/28/2019 • 1 Comment
Fall is creeping up on us and with it comes more indoor activities and the opportunity to be in near proximity to those with infectious diseases. It is still early but we need to starting thinking about the flu and possible prevention of this unwanted ailment. Flu viruses are prevalent and generally circulate in the […]
Do you know how many people in the US died of the flu last year?
By Dr. Bebout • 09/28/2018 • No Comments
I just wanted to take this opportunity to impress the need to get vaccinated for influenza. According to the CDC data, 80,000 people died from the flu last season. 900,000 were hospitalized. Of this number, reported children’s deaths were 180. I suspect this number is much higher as the officially listed cause of death is […]
Influenza is a common and potentially dangerous respiratory illness. The amount of effect it has on the general population in terms of overall illness and loss of work/school time is staggering. Influenza is an upper respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A&B. These viruses are prevalent in the environment but peak illness seems to occur […]
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