The hospital is hoping to keep visitors at a minimum during the flu outbreak.
With a flu epidemic affecting much of the country, local hospitals are hoping to protect their patients by keeping visits to a minimum. Newton-Wellesley Hospital has put in place a number of visitor restrictions to help limit the spread of the flu virus, according to the hospital's website. The visitor limitations include: Similar restrictions have been posted on the Beth Israel Needham hospital website. As of Jan 14, restrictions include: Whether flu season is something you take seriously or dismiss as Just Hype, the Wellesley Health Department wants to be sure you know the difference between the flu and a cold. See the widget here if you need to know Where in Wellesley to Get a Flu Shot, but be sure to call the pharmacy beforehand to …
With the flu season looking far more severe than last year, Wellesley Health Department and others are seeking to spread the word about flu shots.
If you feel sudden dizziness, confusion or have blue lips, you could have a serious case of the flu--one worth calling a doctor about. Whether flu season is something you take seriously or dismiss as Just Hype, the Wellesley Health Department wants to be sure you know the difference between the flu and a cold. Below is the Wellesley Health Department's announcement posted at the end of last week: Flu season is in full swing, and many people are feeling the affects of colds and the flu. Visit www.flu.gov to learn the difference between colds and flu and what you can do to protect yourself and your family If you are in need of a flu shot, please contact your primary care physician or your child's pediatrician. Walgreens is offering flu …
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Wellesley than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Wellesley-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was also considered high at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Wellesley that offer the vaccine: 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 Centers for Disease Control. …
Femina Ali, D.M.D.
10:55 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
It's so important for everyone this year to get a flu shot. Thanks, Patch, for keeping the community informed about this serious virus! more ›