Coughs, sneezes and achy pains spreading the virus — it’s time to fight the flu. Flu season ramps up in the Triangle beginning in October, typically increasing to widespread status in December with a continued contagious climb throughout the winter and early spring. During 2021-2022, the CDC estimates that there were up to 54 million […]
Winter is a wonderful time of year for holiday parties, outdoor sports and cozy evenings by the fireplace. It’s also a time when contagious winter illnesses creep in, leading to a lot of miserable sick days. In case you or a loved one is under the weather, here are seven common winter illnesses to watch […]
At a time dominated by the worst pandemic in over 100 years, it’s not hard to compare the current COVID-19 crisis to the 1918 influenza (flu) pandemic. From 1918-1920, a mystery virus swept the world and killed 50,000,000 people before an immunization was created to help fight it. Fast forwarding 100 years to present day, […]
Flu season has really ramped up here in the Triangle. In fact, WakeMed alone has seen more than 1,600 cases this season, and the number of cases has increased each week so far in January. As compared to last year at this time, our number of flue cases so far this year has been nearly four […]
The flu & other viral illnesses are currently widespread in the community; and when sick people visit our patients, they put both our staff and our patients at risk for infection. Due to the high number of flu cases in our area, we have implemented widespread visitor restrictions throughout the entire WakeMed hospital system beginning Friday, […]
Among many other community outreach activities this fall, WakeMed provided flu vaccines to homeless and under-served individuals at area shelters as part of the ongoing Homeless Grand Round Lecture Series. Through this series, WakeMed providers offer lectures in local shelters, providing health education to hundreds of our community’s homeless residents. In the evolving world of […]
With this morning’s chilly temperatures, it’s difficult to deny that fall is on the way (and winter will be right behind). Make sure you (and your family) are protected this flu season! The CDC recommends a flu shot for everyone 6 months of age and older (unless there are contraindications). View the recommendations here. The […]
Keeping your hands clean is one of the easiest and most important ways to prevent healthcare-acquired infections. Follow these tips to keep yourself and others around you safe and healthy. 8 Hand Hygiene Facts to Keep You Healthy #1 – Wash your hands with soap and water. Soap and water work by mechanically removing microbes from […]
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by Influenza A and B viruses. The flu season in the U.S. runs from October thru May every year. The rate of flu infection in the general population during the flu season typically ranges from 10-20%. Unfortunately, the flu causes 35,000-40,000 deaths and over 200,000 hospitalizations […]
Flu season is upon us, and this year it seems to be in the news more than ever. If you are pregnant, this is particularly concerning as flu symptoms can be more severe, and the flu can be more dangerous during pregnancy. Below we address some important questions and concerns related to the flu and […]
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