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Tag Archives: flu shot
Seasonal Affective Disorder: What You Need to Know
If you experience the winter blues, even when winter is winding down, you’re not alone. Many people find their mood falling as days get shorter, but the “winter” blues can occur well into the spring months. While not every person who feels depressed during… read more >
Do I Need Antiviral Drugs If I Have the Flu?
Just as antibiotics fight bacterial infections, so do antiviral drugs fight viral infections. Bacteria and viruses are very different organisms, and drugs that treat one do not treat the other. Two antiviral drugs, oseltamivir (Tamiflu), a pill taken by mouth, and zanamivir (Relenza), an… read more >
Flu Season Arrives Early
It probably won’t come as a surprise, but the flu has arrived, and sooner than usual–typically, it’s rare to see many cases before the holidays. Texas and other southern states have reported the most cases so far, but the flu is spreading rapidly throughout… read more >
Prepare for Flu Season: Get Your Flu Shot
Flu season is just around the corner–are you prepared? If your answer is “no,” don’t worry. One Medical now has influenza vaccines available at all locations. Not sure whether you should get the flu shot? Don’t fret. Here’s your 2012 cheat sheet to all things flu-related…. read more >
Influenza FAQ
What is influenza, and what is H3N2? Influenza is the name of a very large and diverse family of viruses that infect the human respiratory tract. The disease caused by those viruses is also called influenza, and it afflicts roughly 60 million Americans annually,… read more >
