The ‘twindemic’ of 2021: Preparing for flu season amidst influx of COVID-19 cases Here’s how getting your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, booster can protect you from getting sick this fall and winter If you’re interested in being the first to know about COVID-19 and/or updates at MRH, sign up for our [...]
Why COVID-19 makes getting your flu shot more important than ever Prevent having COVID-19 and the flu simultaneously while protecting your local healthcare systems WATCH: Dr. Elise Sullivan, family medicine provider at MRH, answers questions about the importance of getting the annual flu shot. She explains who [...]
Get care now: Ensuring your child’s healthcare is up to date Annual well child checks help make sure your child is in optimal health, all year long Many things have changed since COVID-19 hit. One thing that has and will always stay the same is the prioritization of our [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24 The only common illness that affects children and requires an antibiotic every time is strep throat. Doctors won’t prescribe antibiotics if your child is sick with the flu or a cold because the treatment would be useless for those conditions. [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health The Flu Vaccine Is Totally Safe, and It Helps Protect the Health of Everyone in the Community The flu causes thousands of deaths per year in the United States and is the most frequent cause of death from a vaccine-preventable disease. The Centers for Disease Control and [...]
