Influenza Virus Symptoms

[unable to retrieve full-text content] LVHN Offers Free Flu Shots at Clinics Throughout the Region    LVHN News

COVAX will close 31 December 2023 having delivered nearly 2 billion doses of vaccines to 146 economies, and averted an estimated 2.7 million deaths in AMC lower-income participating economies. COVAX's end-to-end efforts helped lower-income economies achieve two-dose coverage of 57%, compared to the global average of 67%.  Low- and lower middle-income economies will continue to receive COVID-19 vaccines and delivery support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance in 2024 and 2025, with 83 million doses so far requested for 2024 from 58 economies. COVAX, the multilateral mechanism for equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines launched in 2020, will draw to a close on 31 December. Jointly led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), COVAX has so far supplied nearly 2 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses and safe injection devices to 146 economies. Its efforts are estimated to have h...

Elkins, W.Va. – Davis Health System is proud to announce Pediatrician Amanda Pennington, MD, is the recipient of the Primary Care Outstanding Preceptor for the Central East Region in 2023 by the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). The Outstanding Preceptor Awards are presented to physicians who exhibit professionalism and demonstrate service to medical students including a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and giving back to the education process. They also serve as a positive role model by reflecting their commitment to the Osteopathic Tenets or Hippocratic Oath and their commitment to patient care. "The recognition is reflective of Dr. Pennington's commitment to educating the future of medicine, and her professional approach to patient care," said DHS Chief Medical Officer Catherine Chua, DO, FAAFP, FMNM, CPE, FAAPL.  "Our WVSOM students represent a variety of backgrounds and interests.  For Dr. Pennington to be ...

Chicago (Precision Vaccinations News) Over the past few years, around 60% of vaccination during flu season took place at local pharmacies, which were rated very high in a July 2023 survey.  More than half of respondents confirmed that pharmacies are easy to access and time efficient to get an annual flu shot. And based on new services announced by Walgreens, this percentage may increase during the 2023-2024 flu season in the U.S. Walgreens' new services, announced on August 16, 2023, empower communities to get ahead of respiratory virus season with accessible vaccination, testing, and treatment all in one convenient pharmacy. These new services include but are not limited to, getting tested for COVID-19 and influenza A and B by a pharmacist via a single swab, with results delivered within 30 minutes. Enhanced flu shot appointment scheduling, either in a pharmacy or off-site in the local commun...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Family medicine specialist Megan Larson joins the Essentia Health-West Acres Clinic    Essentia Health

With peak flu season starting this month, only 20% of Richmonders have gotten an influenza vaccine for this year. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services set a target of maximum effectiveness for the flu vaccine at 70% of the total population. The last reported data, for the 2020-21 season, shows 49.8% of the country received a flu vaccine. With Richmond falling below that threshold so far, there is a greater risk of the flu spreading this season. Elizabeth Gentry, a pharmacist in the area, said the biggest obstacle to increasing the number of vaccines administered has been patients not coming in for appointments. People are also reading… "(It's about) just getting people in and having the time to...

It's Saturday, and the cold you've been nursing for the past few days seems to be getting worse. You've vomited once and have a fever. Should you head to a hospital emergency room or an urgent care clinic? Learn more about our urgent care Learn more about our ER If you've ever wondered whether to go to an ER or an urgent care clinic, you're not alone. As physicians, we're often asked by family, friends and patients if their symptoms warrant an ER visit, a trip to an urgent care clinic, a call to their primary care doctor or simply management at home. If you are experiencing mild symptoms , such as mild aches and pains, a mild cough, etc., that could be caused by the flu, COVID-19, RSV or hundreds of other viruses, consider "doing what your mom used to tell you" — rest, drink plenty of fluids, take over-the-counter medications like Tylenol, if needed, and monitor your symptoms. If your symptoms don't improve over time, or if they...

Along with staying physically active and eating a healthy diet, there's something else you can do to take care of your health: establish a strong, long-term relationship with your primary care physician. Having a doctor who knows you can make a big difference in the quality of your care, said UChicago Medicine Medical Group family medicine physician Paulo Aranas, MD*. A physician who sees the bigger picture of your overall health can ensure better communication and treatment that's more personalized to your specific needs. Meet our primary care doctors "As a regular provider for that patient, you know what's been going on," Aranas said. "It's easy to miss some details when you don't see the patient all the time or they're in an urgent care setting." Aranas recalled seeing a woman in her 40s with numerous chronic conditions, some of which caused chest pain. The patient said that when she went to a different doctor, who was not her prim...

fairmont — While he made his name as the quarterback for his team's offense, North Marion High's Casey Minor made an even more important impact on defense as a linebacker. It was because of his play in the front seven that the West Virginia Sports Writers Association named him the recipient of the 2023 Howley Award for the best linebacker in the state. "Being in the top linebackers in the state, that's a really good accomplishment for me," Minor said. "We didn't get what we wanted. We wanted to win the state championship, but this definitely means a lot. That's big." The namesake of the award, Chuck Howley, played football at Warwood School in Wheeling and West Virginia University. The Chicago Bears first-round draft pick...

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here's our process. There is no cure for a cold or the flu, but a bowl of chicken soup or a cup of hot ginger tea with honey can help manage the symptoms. Some home remedies — such as vitamin C — may slightly reduce the length of time you are sick. Body aches, fever, chills, and nasal congestion can make you feel miserable. While home remedies can't cure a cold or the flu, they can help relieve symptoms — such as body aches, fever, chills, nasal congestion — during your recovery. But, if symptoms don't improve or you have trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or any severe symptoms, it's best to seek medical help. Here, find out what cold and flu remedies you can try at home. 1. Chicken soup There is no scientific proof that chicken soup can cure a cold or flu or speed up recovery, but its ingredients contain nutrie...