Next Season’s Influenza Vaccine
Just as our influenza season winds down (and it is), it’s time to plan for the next one. Every February the World Health Organization convenes a panel of experts to look at the most current data on...
View ArticleADHS Lab Set to Test for H7N9 Influenza
China is continuing to report more and more cases of the new H7N9 Influenza virus. So far they’ve confirmed 108 cases with a death rate of about 20% (21 deaths) All the cases appear to have jumped...
View ArticleOur Newest Decision-making Tool
The core of our decision-making as an agency relies on evidence. Evidence can be scientific like surveillance or research or it can be administrative or financial. Whichever way you slice it- the key...
View ArticleCDC Sortable Stats
There’s a new CDC Sortable Stats web application that went live a couple of weeks ago that provides an interactive tool to analyze behavioral risk factors and health indicators compiled from various...
View ArticleInfluenza Vaccine Season Blows In
It’s almost that time of year… flu season. Flu shots have arrived and are already in many pharmacies and doctor’s offices, meaning you can already get vaccinated before the flu hits this season....
View ArticleFlu Near You
Flu Near You is a free tool that’s been made to help in the fight against flu. The way it works is that people like you and I anonymously report each week on whether we had symptoms or flu shots. The...
View ArticleArizona “Mission of Mercy” Starts Tomorrow
Seems like anytime you hear a 100+ year old person being interviewed about the secret to long life they say “take care of your teeth and feet and drink cod liver oil”. For good reason. Good oral...
View ArticleInfluenza Still Widespread in AZ
A report out by the CDC this week found that people between 18 and 64 years old make up 61% of all flu-related hospitalizations so far this season in the US. In normal years only about 35% of flu...
View Article2014-2015 Influenza Vaccine Recommendation
Every year the World Health Organization holds a meeting with worldwide experts to make recommendations for the next season’s Northern Hemisphere flu vaccine. It seems strange to plan for next season...
View ArticleStudy: Flu Vaccine Cuts Kids Trips to ICU
Influenza vaccine reduces a child’s risk of flu-related intensive care hospitalization by 74% according to a CDC study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. This is the first study that...
View ArticleFlu vaccine is here, and it’s better than last year’s
Last flu season was a rough one, mainly because the influenza A (H3) strain in the vaccine did not match the circulating A (H3) strain that was making most people sick. This season, CDC believes the...
View ArticleFlu has Arrived in Arizona; Get Vaccinated this Month
Flu season started early this year with Arizona reporting the first locally acquired flu cases last week. You’ve probably seen or heard messages encouraging you to get a flu shot. That’s because it...
View ArticleInternational Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety and promotes the belief that everyone plays a role in infection...
View ArticleIt‘s Not Too Late; Get Your Flu Shot Today
Have you received your flu shot yet? December 6 – 12 is the National Influenza Vaccination Week. It’s not too late to get vaccinated; especially with the peak flu season coming up. See how quick and...
View ArticleDo You Know the Difference Between a Cold and the Flu?
Lately it seems like there are a lot of people sick with a cold or the flu. Respiratory viruses often circulate in the wintertime, and this winter is no exception. But when your aunt skips out on a...
View ArticleI Was Sick Today, So Will I be Infectious Tomorrow?
It’s bad enough to be sick, but worse is the thought of passing your illness to someone else. Have you ever wondered when you’re contagious and when you’re not? Some diseases can keep people infectious...
View ArticleInfluenza Activity Reaches Widespread Status
This week’s flu report shows our influenza activity in the state has reached a “widespread” classification. More than 3,700 cases of flu have been reported throughout Arizona, with 51 percent of those...
View ArticleFlu Still Widespread in Arizona
The news is true… Arizona continues to top the country in reports of influenza-like illness for the fourth week in a row. While this doesn’t necessarily mean that Arizona has more people sick with flu...
View ArticleAs weather heats up, flu winds down in Arizona
Over the past few weeks, flu activity across the state has been decreasing. It’s not a break for the flu team though. Flu cases still occur and surveillance activities continue throughout the summer;...
View ArticleDon’t Let the Flu Get You
It’s a busy time of year when kids are out of school, some businesses are closing up shop for the holidays, and people are taking some quality time to spend with friends and family. The last thing you...
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