Influenza: Prevention is Important Because We All Breathe
By Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, CIC With the seasons changing, we begin thinking about holiday get-togethers with friends and family. Unfortunately, not all guests will be invited — and one of these is influenza, i.e., the flu. Each year, millions of people around the world will become ill with the flu. The Centers for […]
Let’s Say NO to the Flu This Year
By Stacia M. Hays, DNP, CPNP-PC, CCTC, CNE, FAANP Influenza or flu season in the U.S. falls between October and May, with the highest infection rates typically occurring from December to March — a common time for family gatherings and vacations. Influenza combined with pneumonia is one of the top 12 causes of death in […]
People with Heart Disease Should Do These Eight Things to Avoid the Flu
We all know the flu can be dangerous, but for people with heart disease, the risk for developing serious complications from the flu is much higher.