Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The American Red Cross is urging folks to get their flu shot as soon as possible.
Widespread flu activity is being reported across much of the country and the American Red Cross is urging Carrollwood residents who have not yet gotten a flu vaccine to get vaccinated now. The widespread flu activity has been reported in 41 states with Florida making the list. Find out where you can receive a flu shot near your home in Carrolwood or Northdale. The Red Cross also has steps people can take to prevent the spread of the flu virus during what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says is the worst influenza outbreak in several years in the United States. Tips to help prevent the flu: The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older as the first and most important step in protecting someone …
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Florida's flu season starts in mid-January; vaccine available at local hospital or drugstores
It may be sunny outside, but flu season is still upon us. Before you're forced to grab a box of Kleenex or pour a pot of tea to curb that sore throat, get ready to combat flu season by reading Patch's Q/A with Dr. James Orlowski, chief of pediatrics at University Community Hospital in Carrollwood, 3100 E. Fletcher Avenue. Patch: When does flu season start and end? Dr. Orlowski: Flu season in Florida is later than in the rest of the country. The rest of the country parallels the cold weather and starts in mid-October and runs through February. In Florida, it starts in the middle and end of January and goes through March or April. Patch: How severe has flu season been in Florida? Dr. Orlowski: This year, we are leading the country in cases …
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Check out what we're planning to deliver on Patch in the next few days
Want a sneak peek of what we're up to this week on the Carrollwood Patch? Here's a few things you'll be able to check out: 1. Flu season is here. Before you grab a box of Kleenex, check Patch for a Q/A with the director of pediatrics at University Community Hospital in Carrollwood. 2. Need some fashion tips? Check out Kasey's Korner on Tuesday. 3. Are you a foodie, or just want to know where to eat lunch this week? On Wednesday, read our Meet the Chef story, where we talk to local chefs about what's in their fridge and their earliest food memories. 4. Want to learn more about real estate in the area? Read our Friday feature on the real estate market. Learn about open houses and how to buy your first home. 5. Not sure what to do this …
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