Amid rising child infections in NJ, FDA reports amoxicillin shortage
Amoxicillin is not used as a treatment for RSV, COVID, or the flu, but is commonly prescribed for ear infections, strep, and whooping cough.
Flu Season
Experts Say It’s Going To Be Rough Year For The Flu In New Jersey
Apparently, New Jersey is in for a rough 2022-2023 flu season.
NJ health department urges flu vaccine for all eligible residents
Children younger than 5, adults 65 and over, pregnant women, American Indians and Alaskan Natives, those with certain complicating medical conditions, or who care for people most susceptible to flu are considered high-risk.
Masked For Life? Flu Down 99 Percent In New Jersey, Experts Say Masks Should Stay
This year the flu was down 99%. October through May is pretty much what we consider flu season and if there is one silver lining in this whole COVID chapter it is that we basically did not have a flu season this year. New Jersey epidemiologists have been tossing the suggestion out there of wearing masks going forward for every flu season even after COVID is in the rear view mirror.
Stay Healthy During Flu Season With Facts From the OCHD
Learn how to protect yourself during flu season with these facts from the Ocean County Health Department.
5 Things NOT to Touch During Flu Season
It's cold & flu season and this years "flu" is said to be extremely harsh, so anything you can do to avoid being sick is definitely worth taking into consideration. In a recent ABC News report there are 5 things according to health officials to avoid touching during "flu" season.
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Flu season is close; It’s not too early to get vaccinated
It’s still officially summer but if you’re feeling sick, you might be coming down with the flu.
Flu season in NJ downgraded
The latest Centers for Disease Control Influenza map show flu-like illness in New Jersey has been downgraded from widespread to moderate, but state health officials don't think this means that flu season has necessarily peaked.
Ocean County Health Officials Urge residents to get Flu Shots
It's flu season and during National Influenza Vaccination Awareness Week from December 7 - 13, officials with the Ocean County Health Department are urging residents to take precautions, especially the elderly and children.
Have You Gotten The New Smaller Needle Flu Shot?
On a routine visit to my doctor's office about two weeks ago, I figured it wouldn't be a bad idea to get a flu shot while I was there. It turns out that my doctor's office is one of a number of offices offering the "intradermal flu shot", which has the benefits of a smaller needle and less of the actual medication needed. But, in my experience, I might actually prefer the old method.
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