Sunday, January 20, 2013
Does a flu shot cause the flu? Do healthy people need a shot? Here are the answers to some popular myths.
The flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family. However, misconceptions about vaccination persist. Here are 7 common myths about vaccination. Flu Myth #1 A Flu Shot Causes the Flu No, a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. The influenza viruses contained in a flu shot are inactivated (killed), which means they cannot cause infection. Flu vaccine manufacturers kill the viruses used in the vaccine during the process of making vaccine, and batches of flu vaccine are tested to make sure they are safe. In randomized, blinded studies, where some people get flu shots and others get salt-water shots, the only differences in symptoms was increased soreness in the arm and redness at the injection site among people who got the …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
A North Fulton physician said 15 to 20 percent of his day is spent with flu patients.
This flu season is different than previous years because of the sheer volume of people who are getting sick, according to a North Fulton ambulatory medicine physician. Dr. Richard Ellin, who works at Kaiser Permanente Alpharetta Medical Offices, said in the past two or three years, he'd see the occasional flu patient, maybe one or two a week. "This year, we are seeing anywhere from three to six a day and that's just me," Dr. Ellin said. "Fifteen to 20 percent of my day is the flu or complications from the flu. "Another thing is, we are seeing many more people who have got the flu shot who have gotten the flu," he said. "It's prevalent throughout metro Atlanta, and really throughout Georgia, and really pretty much throughout the whole …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Fulton health centers and local pharmacies are currently vaccinating patients against the flu.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Flu season is here. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), now is the time to make sure you're protected. The agency says for the first time in almost a decade, flu season is ramping up early. Fulton County Health Services encourages all residents to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated. Vaccines are available at six health centers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness. The closest location to Johns Creek is the North Fulton Regional Health Center at 3155 Royal Drive, Alpharetta, off North Point Parkway. Vaccination sites and telephone numbers are: Residents can get the flu vaccine or the nasal mist (age 2 to 49 years) for $25. Visa and Master …
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Did you get your flu shot in Johns Creek yet?
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
More than one-third of United States residents have already been vaccinated against the influenza virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday. With National Influenza Vaccination Week, which started last Sunday and ends Saturday, health officials aim to increase that percentage, especially since this year's season may be a bad one. Influenza—more commonly known as simply "the flu"—is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses infecting the nose, throat and lungs. It spreads via infected people coughing, sneezing or talking, though people can also get infected by touching something with the flu virus on it before touching their mouth, eyes or nose. The 2012-2013 season is shaping up to be one of the worst …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Health officials say two new strains of influenza are circulating during this flu season. Vaccination is recommended for everyone older than six months.
Okay, so you didn't get sick with the flu last year. Good for you. Don't get cocky. That's the message from both federal and local health officials as this year's influenza season gets underway. Though last year's flu season was the mildest on record, two new strains have appeared this year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, influenza cases are off to a slow start so there is still plenty of time to get a shot. Though young children and the elderly are most at risk, the CDC recommends that everyone six months or older get a flu shot. WellStreet Urgent Care is among the facilities in Johns Creek offering flu vaccinations. A shot costs $12 (a $25 value) and no appointments are necessary. Flu shots are also available at Walgreens …
