Flu, Infectious Disease, News, Prevention and Wellness

Flu prevention when it’s already in your home

It’s hard to watch a child or spouse suffer through flu symptoms like fever, aches, chills and headache. While you may be happy to bring your loved one soup or…

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Getting a flu shot during pregnancy is critical for mom and baby

The flu can have extremely serious consequences during pregnancy. Getting the flu shot while you’re pregnant will help protect you and even help your baby fight off the flu after…

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Tips from a nurse on how to prevent the flu

During her 35-year nursing career, Lynn Morris, R.N., has cared for thousands of sick patients at Norton Healthcare. Yet, she rarely gets sick herself. Lynn’s advice for staying healthy: Get…

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Over 65? You still need the flu shot

Many adults ages 65 and older believe that, having reached older adulthood, they no longer need vaccines, including a flu shot. Some doubt it will help them. Others think the…

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When do I need a flu shot? It may not feel like flu season, but October is the time to get one

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone over 6 months old get a flu shot before the end of October. “You need to get vaccinated now…

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Is it a stomach bug or flu?

We all know someone who has been impacted by the flu. But sometimes what we call the flu really is a stomach bug, and vice versa. How can you tell…

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NBC’s ‘Today’ show reports on flu shots, hand washing from Norton Brownsboro Hospital

NBC’s “Today” broadcast from the emergency department at Norton Brownsboro Hospital Monday morning, Feb. 5, encouraging viewers to take the flu seriously, get the vaccine and keep their hands clean….

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Virtual care increases during flu season

Norton eCare visits have more than doubled since October when flu season began. Norton eCare offers two types of “virtual care” — eVisit and video visit. “We’re seeing a lot…

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As long as the flu is spreading, it’s not too late to get the shot

You’ve seen the banners at pharmacies for months. You may even know a friend or family member who recently had the flu. Flu season is well underway and is about…

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Is it a cold or the flu?

Primary Care Norton Healthcare primary care physicians and advanced practice providers offer flu care throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. Norton Now Signs and symptoms Influenza Cold Symptom onset Abrupt Gradual…

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Caregivers: how to care for loved ones during cold and flu season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 36 states already have widespread flu activity, much earlier than the usual February peak. Twenty-one of those states show a high…

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Flu, cold, sniffles – when to stay home

We bet you crossed paths with someone who was coughing, sneezing, sniffling or doing all of the above over the holidays. And, guess what, we’re just getting started with flu…

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