As Thanksgiving approaches and millions gear up for holiday travel, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Mandy Cohen, shares how she’s keeping her own family safe this respiratory-virus season. “I’m not just a CDC director. I’m also a doctor and a mom. And I want to tell you what …
Dr. Mandy Cohen, who is both the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and a mom, is aware of the skepticism that some people have toward the CDC and public health organizations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with Thanksgiving just around the corner and millions of individuals preparing for …
With Thanksgiving just a fortnight away, this is the ideal time to safeguard yourself against potentially dangerous autumn viruses. According to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, now is the optimal window to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your family for the holiday. “We expect the circulation of …
With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, it’s crucial to protect yourself from potentially deadly viruses that are common in the fall season. Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, advised in an interview with CBS News that now is the best time to get vaccinated in preparation …
WLOS — Two adults in the western part of North Carolina passed away in October due to complications of influenza, making them the first flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 flu season, as announced by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS] on Wednesday. According to officials, one individual had tested positive for …
Optimizing COVID Testing: When and How to Get Tested It’s that time of year again when upper respiratory infections like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID are on the rise. However, figuring out which infection you have based on symptoms alone can be challenging. The best way to determine the infection is to get …
As the fall season approaches, health experts are urging Canadians to consider getting both their flu and COVID-19 vaccines simultaneously for additional protection against respiratory illnesses. Although these vaccines are not currently available, experts anticipate their rollout in mid-October, timing may vary by province or territory. Despite the upcoming availability of these vaccines, experts understand …
A top-ranking official from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tasked with overseeing the approval process for new vaccines targeting three respiratory virus threats this fall and winter, recently revealed his personal plan to space out his vaccinations. Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, stated that while it …
As classes commence, the occurrence of illnesses during back-to-school season inevitably rises. However, experts assert that there are strategies to safeguard students. According to Dr. Evelyn Chan, a pediatrician and CEO of Smileyscope, “When kids are in close proximity to each other, there tends to be an increase in infections, often leading to clusters of …
As summer comes to an end in Canada, doctors are preparing for a potential “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, which signifies the upcoming respiratory flu season. Last year’s flu season saw a surge in all three respiratory viruses, particularly among children, leading to increased hospitalizations and emergency room visits due to …