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Sunday Comic: Sickening Signs of Flu Season
As the bug keeps spreading, we need to do what we can to stay healthy.
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Little Company of Mary Hospital Implements Temporary Flu Restrictions
Hospital visitors experiencing flu-like symptoms are urged to stay home; disposable face masks and hand sanitizer available for emergency room patients.
Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park is implementing temporary restrictions on visitors to the hospital and is urging visitors to stay home if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms. The restrictions come about as the nation fights its way through the worst flu season in over a decade. Little Company of Mary continues to experience an influx of patients having the flu and flu-like symptoms. Last week, the hospital’s emergency room was put on bypass. Until further notice, the following visitor restrictions are in effect: While the temporary changes to the hospital’s visitor policies may inconvenience some, Jane Sullivan, the chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services said it was in everyone’s best …
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Area Flu Cases Continue to Rise, Reach 'Intense' Levels
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are seeing a steady rise in flu cases.
Area health agencies are reporting that this year's flu season is particularly intense. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring "widespread" influenza activity in Illinois this year. According to the Cook County Department of Public Health the number of people experiencing influenza-like symptoms continues to increase in the suburbs. Those suffering from the illness are showing symptoms that are much more severe than in previous years. Drug manufacturers have also been feeling the effects of the increased number of cases. The makers of Tamiflu, which slows down flu symptoms, reported a shortage of the drug, according to Reuters. The CDC is reporting that the Great Lakes region is the nation's hardest hit with …
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ann paris
8:32 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Good hygiene and common sense can do a lot to help prevent the spread of this flu, but most adults don't realize how important hand washing is. If you can't stay home from work when you're sick, then at least be mindful of your coworkers, and keep your distance. Teach your children to cover their mouths with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. When at the store, have you noticed how many adults, … more ›
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Flu Nears 'Intense' Level in Evergreen Park
Flu cases in Illinois are on the rise and they're reaching "intense" levels compared to this time last year. Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Evergreen Park than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Evergreen Park-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Illinois, activity is considered high now, while it was considered moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Evergreen Park that offer the vaccine: More locations According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country. Five states – Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee – are reporting flu rates not normally seen until January, according to the …
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Mike F.
6:23 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
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