The Cascade Pacific region (including Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties) is grappling with one of its worst flu seasons in recent history, as emergency department visits for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continue to exceed alert thresholds.
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| Emergency department visits for influenza for week of 2/2-2/8/25 was 10.4% |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently updated their recommendations for pneumococcal vaccinations in adults, aiming to enhance protection against diseases like pneumonia. These updates are particularly significant for adults aged 50 and older, as well as those with certain health conditions. Understanding these changes can help individuals make informed decisions about their health.
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| Source: Mount Sinai Health System https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/special-topic/ pneumococcal-polysaccharide-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know |
Taking control of your health starts with knowledge. Here are some highly rated books on diet, lifestyle, exercise, women's and men’s health, aging, and more.
Once again, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period has begun, and here's an update on a high deductible Medicare Plan G for those of you who already have or want to enroll in Original Medicare and need Medicare supplement health insurance.
Most upper respiratory illnesses (URIs) are viral in nature, which means that antibiotics are not useful and can sometimes even cause harm, such as rash, severe diarrhea, or allergic reactions. Instead, we focus on reducing your symptoms so that your immune system can do its job and take care of the infection on its own.
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| Source: NIH National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/covid-19/it-cold-flu-or-covid-19 |
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