Flu Vaccinations: People Are Getting It!

After the scary flu pandemic during the 2009 flu season, people raced out in droves to get the flu vaccine for the 2010-2011 season.  Finally!  I would guess that preventing themselves or their children from giving it to other people was not the primary reason for...

Flu Season Has Arrived – Are You Ready?

The flu vaccine causes more fear than the flu itself.  Based on last year’s H1N1 influenza and the tremendous impact it had, the possibility of a flu epidemic should inspire us to be cautious and get vaccinated.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends...

Swine Flu on the Rise: New Tests Available

The most recent Situation Update from the Centers for Disease Control shows that the number of cases of Swine Flu (2009 H1N1 Flu) has continued to increase and as of October 17, 2009, is above the Epidemic Threshold of 6.6% of the population.  46 states are reporting...