Flu season peaks behind schedule
Flu season is peaking this week in Onondaga county, a month behind schedule. This year's flu bug is a particularly mild one. According to federal figures, this year reports the fewest cases since the...
View ArticleFlu season starting early in upstate New York
The flu is making an early appearance across upstate New York this fall, from the North Country through the Mohawk Valley. With the holiday season approaching, experts say it becomes more important...
View ArticleScientists predict flu outbreaks with weather forecasting techniques
Someday your local weatherman may also be able predict the latest flu outbreak. That's according to a new study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
View ArticleUnpredictability of flu season should be motivation to get shot
Every year at this time, public health officials encourage Americans to get a flu vaccine, but the majority of people choose not to have a flu shot.Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, hosts of WRVO's health...
View ArticleDespite wide availability, many still not taking advantage of flu shot
Fall brings many great things—the leaves begin to change color, apples are ripe for the picking — but on the other end of the spectrum, fall also brings something that nobody looks forward to — flu...
View ArticleFlu shots may be good for your heart
Getting your flu shot this year may do more than just protect you from a runny nose and sore throat. A study published earlier this year in the Journal for the American Medical Association suggests...
View ArticleCentral New York lags behind when it comes to getting flu shots
It's that time of year when experts recommend getting a flu shot, but many central New Yorkers aren't getting that message.
View ArticleThis week: flu shots, regenerative medicine and pediatric mental health
Getting a flu vaccination is an important way to protect yourself from getting influenza, says Dr. Jana Shaw, an infectious disease expert at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.In this week’s show,...
View ArticleThis week: a story of how the flu can be deadly
Joseph Marotta was a healthy kindergartner when he contracted, and died from, the H1N1 flu. Today his parents advocate for influenza vaccination through the organization, Families Fighting Flu. Hear...
View ArticleFlu virus already hitting Onondaga County hard with two deaths
Onondaga County health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot after the flu season has gotten off to a strong start."What we are seeing is increased hospitalizations and increased number of...
View ArticleBad influenza outbreak continues to spread throughout New York
A bad flu virus continues to spread through the community, as flu cases in Onondaga County are up five-fold from this time last year.The flu is coming early and often for much of the United States,...
View ArticleHealth department urges those sick to get treatment, after 7 flu-related deaths
The Onondaga County Health Department is urging anyone who thinks they have the flu to call their doctor and get treated. Health officials hope getting the word out about the severity of this year's...
View ArticleDespite wide availability, many still not taking advantage of flu shot
Fall brings many great thingsthe leaves begin to change color, apples are ripe for the picking but on the other end of the spectrum, fall also brings something that nobody looks forward to flu season ....
View ArticleStart of flu season best time to get vaccinated
Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Cynthia Morrow said there are signs that the flu season is upon us. Morrow said there is one laboratory confirmed case of the flu in Onondaga County, and she's...
View ArticleFlu shots may be good for your heart
Getting your flu shot this year may do more than just protect you from a runny nose and sore throat. A study published earlier this year in the Journal for the American Medical Association suggests...
View ArticleCentral New York lags behind when it comes to getting flu shots
It's that time of year when experts recommend getting a flu shot, but many central New Yorkers aren't getting that message. A larger percentage of central New Yorkers get vaccine preventable diseases...
View ArticleThis week: flu shots, regenerative medicine and pediatric mental health
Getting a flu vaccination is an important way to protect yourself from getting influenza, says Dr. Jana Shaw, an infectious disease expert at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. In this week’s show,...
View ArticleThis week: a story of how the flu can be deadly
Joseph Marotta was a healthy kindergartner when he contracted, and died from, the H1N1 flu. Today his parents advocate for influenza vaccination through the organization, Families Fighting Flu. Hear...
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