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Influenza (Flu)

Rebecca Santos — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:11:44 +0000

The flu is a viral infection of the nose, throat, trachea and bronchi, and is not treatable with antibiotics. Symptoms include runny nose, sore throat, severe cough and fever as…

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It’s Not Too Late for Influenza (Flu) Vaccination

Dr. Lisa Padgett — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:39:08 +0000

Per a December 28, 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) alert, “Flu activity is increasing in the United States. There have already been 8 pediatric deaths from influenza reported. Vaccination is the most…

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It’s Never Too Early!

Dr. Jeff Lin — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:15:54 +0000

It may seem a little early to start talking about the flu, but there are recent publications providing important preliminary recommendations for the upcoming flu season. Notable is the recommendation…

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BOO to the Flu!

Dr. Barbara Summers — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:08:21 +0000

Well, it’s here, no doubt about it. The dreaded FLU! All around Knoxville and surrounding counties, schools are closing due to illness in both the students and the teachers. Here…

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Important News: FluMist Not Recommended for the 2016-2017 Influenza Season

Dr. Jeff Lin — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 18:35:07 +0000

In June 2016, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made recommendations that, due to poor effectiveness of the live-attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV, FluMist), practices should not use that form of…

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