Adam’s Journal ‘Tis the season – for pharmacies to advertise flu shots. Pretty much every drugstore I pass seems to be encouraging folks to come in and get their annual flu shots. Is now the right time to get vaccinated? Dr. Scofield Prescribes In life, getting a jump start on things is often a good […]
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Bodywork: Why not two flu shots?
Each week, OMRF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Judith James opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal Here’s a question from a reader: I’m a 77-year-old male who’s very active. For years, I’ve gotten the annual flu vaccine in mid-October. This year, in […]
What to expect this flu season
The most recent flu season was one of the worst in decades. What can we expect for the 2018-19 flu season?
What you need to know about the flu
This year’s flu outbreak is shaping up to be the worst in a decade. Why does it vary so much season to season?
Cold or flu? Early signs can help determine when to see your doctor
Early on the infections share many overlapping symptoms.
Yes, you should get a flu shot
Influenza kills 36,000 Americans and 500,000 worldwide each year.
