Tag: influenza
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State officials warn residents to take precautions as respiratory illnesses surge
Flu season is in full swing as the New Jersey Department of Health reports that the state is seeing high levels of the viral infection statewide. The trifecta of a flu surge, respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] and COVID-19 is taking place all across New Jersey and the country. State officials are warning residents to take…
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A simple way to keep the flu away
By Nazar Raoof, M.D. You can prevent the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated. Unfortunately, some people think that getting a flu vaccine is too much trouble or costs too much. Or, they are…
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How to avoid getting the flu this season
Information provided by CentraState Medical Center Freehold Township With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting nearly 80,000 deaths due to flu last year, and judging this as another high severity season, there’s no better time to understand the scope of the illness and the significance of flu vaccinations, for everyone. Despite these…
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Flu shots offered in Edison through end of April
The Middlesex County Office of Health Services, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will conduct flu clinics from 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday through the end of April at the Middlesex County Health Department, 29 Oakwood Ave., Edison. Cost of the vaccine is $15, which will be accepted in cash only. Exact…
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East Brunswick Historical Society presentation will discuss 1918 flu pandemic
The East Brunswick Historical Society will hold a discussion on the 1918 influenza pandemic in New Jersey at 2 p.m., March 11, at the society building, 78 Milltown Road, East Brunswick. Jennifer Harmsen will discuss her paper on one of the most severe outbreaks of the 20th century. She will examine the impact the pandemic left on…
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Middlesex County to offer flu shots at three locations on Feb. 5
The Middlesex County Office of Health Series in conjunction with the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be conducting flu clinics in three different locations from 2 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 5 at 29 Oakwood Ave., Edison; 596 Jersey Ave., New Brunswick; and 35 Kennedy Blvd., East Brunswick. Cost of the vaccine is…
