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There is lots of information available on the flu in Arizona and around the country, and if you are on-line a lot, like I am , it’s easy to avail yourself of this information. First, I recommend our Twitter Feed and look for the BUGS IN TOWN report…that reports what we are seeing in the …
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The influenza outbreak this year has been heavy the past few weeks, with the largest group of sick patients we’ve seen in a few years, at least at one point in time. The good news, is that it appears to be waning. That is what we’ve seen in the office, and that is what is …
The flu is widespread throughout the country and in Arizona. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm In the past two weeks we have seen more flu, in one compressed timeframe, than at any other time in my career. The said, the flu is milder than in years past. We have sent ‘ZERO’ people from the office, to the hospital …
Based on the latest flu data reports from the state, Arizona is beginning it’s flu season. It is starting slowly, but currently resembles the 2010-2011 season, which peaked in February. We know that this year’s flu shot is ‘right on’ and will cover much of the flu-strain that is out in the community, so I …
West Nile is having a banner year in 2012 unfortunately, with an increase in cases across the country. Most are in Texas and Oklahoma…..Arizona, fortunately has not been having a marked increase. Still….West Nile, a virus transmitted by mosquito bites, is still prevalent here in Arizona and has it’s peak occurrence in August. So….be aware …
Did you see the article in the AZ Republic today about the PhD student who won his insurance battle with Aetna, to get coverage beyond his 300,000 lifetime maximum? Read it here…. http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2012/07/27/20120727asu-student-fighting-cancer-twitter-victory-aetna.html It’s a great story of a strong student who is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with advanced cancer at the …
The CDC issued it’s final analysis for the flu season in the past week and they confirmed the mildest flu season in recent history. This is based on very complete data that they have been collecting since 1997. Probably, this occurred as a result of the new strain of Influenza Virus (the swine flu or …
Well….the initial statistics suggested a peak, and then decline in the flu reports in Arizona, but the latest data shows that the decline is a false hope. The flu remains in the state and is hovering at an elevated level. It is showing no sign of resolving itself quite yet. So…if your home is filled …
Flu season is in full swing in Arizona currently. Although fewer cases than in past years, and milder disease, it is still all around us right now. If two people in the same house have cough, fever, and sore throat….you are probably dealing with the flu. Give us a call or stop in if your …
Flu season remains strong in Arizona, but we may be peaking this week and are on the wane. The state data suggests we are reaching our zenith and if that is the case we’ll be seeing a marked decline in cases in the next week or two. Next weeks data will tell the tale, so …
Flu is on the upswing, slowly, in Arizona. That said, I have not documented a single case yet in our office. All suspected cases have tested negative. This is looking to be among the mildest of flu seasons over the past several years, but do be cautious in public and attending to washing/cleansing hands and …
Very little influenza in Arizona this past week: only 8 cases. Upper respiratory virus is waning as well and there is virtually no GI virus in town. A healthy week and we expect similar for the coming next few weeks, so feel free to get out there, be active, and be with people
Colorado is showing regional outbreaks of Influenza. This is the most in the nation currently and is the level just below ‘widespread’…the most that we register as regards flu outbreak. Do look for more cases in the near future given it’s proximity to AZ.