First Flu Fatality of the Season in LA County Prompts Health Officials to Recommend Vaccination

The first flu-related death of the 2023-24 season in Los Angeles County was confirmed by the Department of Public Health on Wednesday, with the deceased being an elderly individual with multiple underlying conditions, who had not been vaccinated for the current season. The severity of the illness was emphasized, including the common complication, pneumonia, which […]

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CDC Increases Airport Surveillance in Anticipation of Growing Respiratory Virus Spread

US CDC Expands Airport Surveillance to Prepare for Increased Respiratory Virus Circulation The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning that hospitalizations due to COVID-19, RSV, and flu are expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels. This worrying prediction comes as autumn and winter approach, when respiratory infections like influenza and RSV […]

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Here’s How Amazon’s Virtual Clinic Offers Telehealth for Fast Relief from Cough, Cold, and Flu

Amazon Clinic Expands Healthcare Services to Treat Colds, Coughs, and Flu Amazon has announced that its online healthcare platform, Amazon Clinic, is now equipped to provide immediate and affordable medical treatments for common illnesses such as colds, coughs, and the flu. This new service can be accessed through the Amazon Clinic’s desktop and smartphone apps […]

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