Officials from South Carolina DHEC and Prisma Health are encouraging everyone to get the flu shot as soon as possible. “We’ve definitely seen a dramatic jump in the number of flu cases this year than any recent flu season. So in the last 8 years, we never really started above the baseline level of flu illnesses, and we’re already above that baseline here in the very first week of flu season,” says Dr. Knoche.
Public healthcare experts are warning nations across the globe to prepare for a future flu pandemic.
U.S. health officials are urging Americans to get a flu shot, fearing a wave of severe illness from flu could be devastating.
Officials with DHEC say getting the flu shot this year is of the utmost importance.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is helping in the fight against the flu. The hospital system is administering free flu shots in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Kershaw and Sumter counties. The flu shot is available for anyone six months and older. PER PRISMA: Flu shots will be administered by drive-through, with the exception of the 9 Medical Park lobby location. For…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin got his flu shot this morning at City Hall.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The recent death of a Lexington teen, caused by the flu, is serving as a tragic reminder of the dangers of the season. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control medical consultant Dr. Tracy Foo to find out what you need to know to keep your family healthy…
CNN- New study says the Flu shot is better than FluMist. The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its annual flu season guidelines, withdrawing its recommendation of the child-friendly FluMist this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the FluMist is less effective than a flu shot. Categories: Local News Tags: Flu shot
A new study revealing that getting a flu shot may be more than just preventative. Research shows getting the flu shot could help those who have Diabetes. Here’s ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Flu shot, Health
