I just read some interesting facts about coronavirus in the NY Times. Coronavirus can only travel about 6 feet from an infected person and it is unknown how long it can live on surfaces. Measles virus can spread up to 100 feet and survive on surfaces for hours. Which do you think is more contagious?
The World Health Organization has recognized 2020 as the Year of the Nurse. It is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. Please take time to thank our nurses for all they do to help better the our health and lives.
There has been a 77% increase in the number of confirmed influenza cases in NY. The last reported number was 3264 cases as of December 14th. This is up from 1839 cases the prior week. Even though we are seeing cases in immunized patients, those with the vaccine tend to have milder cases and shorter
We are seeing a good number of cases of influenza. Schools also report increasing numbers of absences due to influenza. It is not too late to get your influenza vaccine. The only treatment we have for the flu is fluids and fever control. Tamiflu is recommended for severe cases. Please remember you can connect with
