We’re seeing less flu activity in the wake of COVID-19 Before COVID-19, Influenza was the virus making headlines every fall. This year however, we’re seeing unusually low flu activity at IHA, a 98% decline in positive cases in fact, but numbers are also much lower around the country according to the Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading “Flu Season 2021”
Flu season is here, which means Flu SHOT season is also here. Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. What are the benefits of the … Continue reading “Flu Vaccine FAQs”
You know when it’s coming – that foggy feeling, muscle aches, sneezing. You’re getting sick. You start to consider your plan of attack, but first you need to know what you’re dealing with. Is this a cold or something more severe? Read on to learn difference between cold and flu symptoms. What is the difference … Continue reading “Cold Versus Flu”
What are the benefits of the flu vaccination? Receiving the flu vaccines reduces flu illnesses, sick appointments or hospital stays, and missed time from work or school. It can also be life-saving for high risk patients like children or seniors. Can the flu vaccine give me the flu? The viruses in the flu shot are … Continue reading “Flu Shot FAQs”
With this year’s widespread influenza outbreak, you may have heard of Tamiflu, an antiviral medicine used as a treatment option for influenza. While Tamiflu may minimize flu symptoms, it won’t help everyone with the flu. Galen Engel, CNP, a trusted provider at IHA Urgent Care locations advises on common questions about Tamiflu – learn … Continue reading “Is Tamiflu right for you?”
We strongly encourage you and your family be vaccinated! For ease of convenience, we’re offering all flu shots to be scheduled online, or by calling your office directly. When scheduling them online, please schedule one person per appointment time. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your physician’s office.
Flu vaccination can be scheduled as soon as flu vaccine arrives, usually around August, and can continue into late spring. Flu vaccine is indicated for everyone over 6 months of age, each year. It is especially important for those at high risk of receiving complications from the flu to get vaccinated. Please click here for … Continue reading “It is flu season once again”
After three years of caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional in most areas over the next week. Factors influencing the Michigan health systems to work together to make this decision include: The number of COVID-19 inpatients has drastically declined across the state. There are … Continue reading “Major Michigan Health Systems Transition to Optional Masking”
You’ve heard about the benefits of breastfeeding your baby. You know breast milk is best for your baby (the antibodies!). But let’s face it, returning to work after weeks of cozy breastfeeding sessions creates a lot of anxiety and pressure (pun intended) for mom. There’s so much information out there online and from every woman … Continue reading “Busting Myths: Breastfeeding as a working mom”
Elise McNulty, LMSW For me, the month of May means two things: 1. May is Mental Health Awareness month, and 2. it’s finally spring in Michigan. The flowers are starting to bloom, the grass is growing, and the sun is finally starting to show more of itself. For a lot of us, this is not … Continue reading “How to Meet Your Goals with Behavioral Activation”