Flu still in Maine
COVID-19 is our main concern these days, but the flu season isn’t over yet. I thought it would be helpful to share some reminders of what that can mean, especially for older people.
Tag Archives: Flu shot
Should Hospitals Mandate Employee Flu Shots?
Lisa, who is a nurse, says she is “not one to accept most immunizations due to various health concerns.” This year, when she and other hospital employees were asked to get a flu shot, she declined, as usual. “I’m one of those people who takes very good care of my health, and use elderberry extract […]
Preventing the Flu
Every week during flu season, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) publishes an influenza surveillance update on its website. Figures are based on reports from health care providers, emergency departments, hospitals, vital records departments, and laboratories around the state. Reporting for the 2011-2012 flu season began the middle of October and […]