Flu season is in full swing across the country, including the Pacific Northwest. In our state, influenza activity remains moderate — thus far, Oregon hasn’t been severely affected. There have already been 29 pediatric flu-related deaths in the United States this season alone, but none in Oregon. You can help control influenza activity in our community by getting vaccinated. It’s not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones! This season, OHSU Doernbecher has … Read More
No Comments
Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Advocacy, Infectious Diseases, News, Safety, Vaccination
On: Friday, January 18, 2013
Tags: flu season, Flu vaccine, free flu vaccine, Free Vaccine for Parents Cocooning Project, how to avoid the flu, influenza, Judith Guzman-Cottrill, Oregon Health Authority, public health
This time of year, we pediatricians are inundated with all sorts of sick kids. Colds, influenza and a host of other respiratory illnesses fill our waiting rooms with mucus and coughs. We also tend to see lots of intestinal viruses, and nothing is less fun for a parent than caring for a child with constant vomiting and diarrhea. What about stomach flu? First and foremost, stomach flu is not really flu. We reserve the term … Read More
1 Comment
Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Infectious Diseases, Safety
On: Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tags: Ben Hoffman, cold and flu season, dehydration, gastrointestinal illness, hand washing, infectious diseases, influenza, viral diarrhea, viral gastroenteritis, vomiting
Recent Comments
- Anne Bell-Fysh on ‘My Pregnancy Plate’: a blueprint for healthy eating during pregnancy
- Anne Bell-Fysh on ‘My Pregnancy Plate’: a blueprint for healthy eating during pregnancy
- Kiara on ‘My Pregnancy Plate’: a blueprint for healthy eating during pregnancy
- Barbara George on ‘My Pregnancy Plate’: a blueprint for healthy eating during pregnancy
- Rahasia Cantik on Little hearts, big potential
More Comments