Family Health

via BlackDoctor: Doctors are soon about to start urging that you should get the flu vaccine if you haven’t already done so. Given that nearly 1 million people were hospitalized in the United States over the course of the last few flu seasons, getting vaccinated seems to be crucial. Especially since 2017’s flu season was […]

- Local News

via Wkyc: Is it to early to get your flu shot?  Some people says yes but the CDC is saying its not. We know the flu season peaks from December to March in the United States but the CDC monitors other countries to get a better idea of what we could be in experiencing. CLICK […]

- Local News

Akron Children’s Hospital is offering free flu shots to students in the greater Akron area this week. The hospital is teaming up with Health Heroes to make the shots available to students who get their parents’ permission. “Akron Children’s is again partnering with Health Heroes to make this happen,” said Michele Wilmoth, director of School […]

- CLE

It’s flu season again and travelers who haven’t had time to get their shots can get one at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) before or after their flights. Beginning Tuesday, November 4, CLE and the Cleveland Department of Public Health (CDPH) will offer flu shots to travelers, airport tenants and employees. “It’s been a number […]

Family Health

  Many people have questions about flu shot effectiveness. According to experts, one particular group seems to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than others. Seniors. Experts say the findings essentially confirm what’s been believed: The flu shot just doesn’t work as well for older immune systems. But they […]

Family Health

Flu season is just around the corner and already drugstores and doctor’s offices have supplies of this year’s vaccine. But is it too early to get the flu shot? Although flu season traditionally lasts from October to May, most clinics get their supplies by early September and have the vaccines ready for patients by the […]

- CLE

On Tuesday, November 8, voters at two Cleveland area polling sites will have a shot at more than just casting a ballot. The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio will partner with Parma Community General Hospital to offer voters flu and pneumonia vaccinations during the 12th annual Vote and Vaccinate Program. The vaccinations […]