Posts Tagged Influenza

  • Get in the fight against flu

    By Ann O’Donnell, D.O. Genesis Health Group Occasionally, we may forget where the car keys are, or call a grandchild by a child's name, but we usually don't forget something that is free! Flu shots won't cost you a dime out of your own pocket if you receive Medicare benefits. You can tak...

  • Why Should You Get a Flu Shot Why Should You Get a Flu Shot

    By Carla Popp, RN, BSN, MBA Trinity VNHA Executive Director, Private Duty & Community Services Flu season in the Quad Cities region typically begins about mid-December every year. For the week ending December 11th, the CDC reported seasonal flu activity in Illinois and Iowa as local, meani...

  • H1N1 Virus Vaccine - Not if you are older than 64! H1N1 Virus Vaccine – Not if you are older than 64!

    By Russ Myers Many thanks to the great people who work at the Scott County Health Dept. I sent an e-mail message last week; then I received a phone call from them within a matter of hours. I know how busy those people are with all the calls about the flu and other healthcare questions. However,...

  • Genesis VNA Postpones Seasonal Flu Clinics

    Delayed shipments of seasonal influenza vaccine, in addition to higher demand, have forced Genesis Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice to temporarily postpone upcoming public flu clinics. Genesis VNA and Hospice has been awaiting shipments of 1,000 additional doses for its clinics in Scott, Ro...

  • American Lung Association Launches Retro Marketing Initiative to Support 2009 Christmas Seals® Campaign

    From “lick it and stick it” to “click it and send it,” charity expands historic mail campaign to web The American Lung Association launched a new retro marketing initiative today to support its 2009 Christmas Seals Campaign, the year-end holiday fundraising drive that’s been raising mon...