By Charles Lussier | clussier@theadvocate.com Jan 2, 2018 – 6:39 PM The flu hit Louisiana in a big way in December, and medical professionals are worried that the early weeks…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan, from infants to the elderly. August is an ideal time…
1.) What is Mumps? Mumps is a viral infection that is spread by respiratory secretions (i.e., coughing, sneezing). It most commonly causes painful swelling of the salivary glands, low-grade fever,…
BATON ROUGE – Doctors are seeing an uptick in patients with the flu this time of year in Baton Rouge. Dr. Mindy Calandro, of the Baton Rouge Clinic, said that…
The Flu Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B and spread by respiratory secretions of infected individuals. Symptoms of the flu include fevers,…
As the days of summer wane and school physicals and forms start to pour into the office, the question never fails. “Do we need any shots?” As many of my…
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Contact: Media Relations, (404) 639-3286 CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today voted that live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), also known as…
