Chiefs of the county’s public health and behavioral health departments encouraged residents on Monday to prioritize their mental and physical health after the COVID-19 pandemic halted exercise and isolated many gatherings with others. “Now is the time for us to go back out there and start living our lives (like) we were before the pandemic, …
You know the days will be tough when the sore throat, runny nose, headache, cough and body aches start. Often these ailments i.e. colds and flu are caused by rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, parainfluenza virus and influenza viruses. For several reasons, they are all more common during the colder months. First, research suggests cold air …
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A resurgence in colds and the flu has combined with Covid-19 to boost sales of over-the-counter drugs, giving a boost to consumer health groups producing cough and sneeze remedies. “We have had a strong and prolonged cold and flu season this year, which has been widespread,” said Tobias Hestler, chief financial officer of Haleon, the …
(CNN) – Seasonal influenza activity remains high in the United States but continued to decline in most regions last week before Christmas, according to data released Friday by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The figures do not include influenza activity after the holidays. The CDC estimates that since last week there …
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Dr. Mayank Amin and his wife are pharmacists. They are also parents to a one-and-a-half-year-old child, with another on the way. They try to be well prepared for any illness or medical need that may arise in their household, especially during the winter with the rise of seasonal viruses circulating. This includes having painkillers or …
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Travelers have a host of pathogens to dodge this winter, including the “tripledemic” of infections caused by Covid-19, influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). But there are steps people can take to reduce their risk of getting sick, say health experts at the SHA Wellness Clinic in Spain. The key is to develop “a resilient …
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By Tom Murphy. The Associated Press Caring for sick children has recently become very stressful for many American parents due to shortages of children’s Tylenol and other medications. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold and flu season, but isn’t expected to last as long as other recent formula …
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Pasco, WA The Tri-Cities area has seen its first flu death of the season, the Benton Franklin Health District announced Wednesday night. A Franklin County man in his 90s has died. “Our thoughts are with the family,” said Heather Hill, public health nurse at the Tri-Cities-based Health District. “It’s a reminder that the flu is …
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Caring for sick children has recently become very stressful for many American parents due to shortages of children’s Tylenol and other medications. Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold and flu season, but is not expected to last as long as other recent shortages of infant formula or prescription …
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