Why Getting a Flu Shot Makes Sense
COVID-19 may be grabbing most of the headlines, but flu season has arrived as well, and unlike the novel coronavirus, there are safe and effective vaccines to reduce the risk of flu.” Getting the flu vaccine is especially important this year, because of COVID-19,” according to the American Heart Association.”If you get the flu, you […]
Tips to Help You Avoid Cold and Flu All Year
While most people associate cold and flu with winter, warmer weather does nothing to cut your risk – you can catch a cold at any time, year round. Despite the extensive warnings about the H1N1 virus in the fall, the majority of Americans saw this past cold and flu season as about the same or […]
Tips to Stay Healthy this Flu Season
The end of summer and beginning of fall is an exciting time for all. With pumpkin picking, hayrides, and spooky festivities to look forward to, it is crucial that everyone is prepared to tackle the onset of cold and flu season so that those crisp-air activities can be fully enjoyed. Dr. Shirin Peters, a NYC […]
Weekly Line: The Lessons Learned From NFL’s Covid-19 Season, According To CDC
The 2020 NFL season was unlike any other in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league implemented strict protocols to protect players, coaches, and staff from the virus, but there were still numerous challenges and setbacks throughout the season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report analyzing the lessons […]
Tips to Stay Healthy this Cold and Flu Season
The end of summer and beginning of fall is an exciting time for all. With pumpkin picking, hayrides, and spooky festivities to look forward to, it is crucial that everyone is prepared to tackle the onset of cold and flu season so that those crisp-air activities can be fully enjoyed. Dr. Shirin Peters, a NYC […]
The Flu and You — How to Protect Yourself
Besides being preoccupied with holiday gift buying, uppermost in many Americans’s minds is the coming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) noted that America experienced an especially nasty season earlier this year, with 29 states reporting high levels of “influenza-like” symptoms. It would stand to reason, then, to expect something similar in the […]
Why Getting a Flu Shot Makes Sense
COVID-19 may be grabbing most of the headlines, but flu season has arrived as well, and unlike the novel coronavirus, there are safe and effective vaccines to reduce the risk of flu. “Getting the flu vaccine is especially important this year, because of COVID-19,” according to the American Heart Association.”If you get the flu, you […]