Fairfield, CT
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Fairfield County Resident One Of Two Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut Fairfield County Resident One Of Two Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut
Fairfield County Resident One Of Two Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut Flu season is here, and a Fairfield County resident was one of two deaths related to influenza in Connecticut reported last week. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, Nov. 9, which included two influenza-related deaths and three more influenza-related hospitalizations, bringing the total to 47 for the season. The second Connecticut resident to die from the flu was in Litchfield County. Both victims were over the age of 65. The specific municipalities within the counties where the two resided were not released. There have been no influenza-…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! With fall right around the corner, cold and flu season will soon be upon us. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people each year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get the flu vaccine annually. In the U.S., the flu season is most common in the fall and winter; however, seasonal influenza viruses are detected year-round. Typically, flu activity begins to increase in October, peaks between D…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! With fall right around the corner, cold and flu season will soon be upon us. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people each year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get the flu vaccine annually. In the U.S., the flu season is most common in the fall and winter; however, seasonal influenza viruses are detected year-round. Typically, flu activity begins to increase in October, peaks between D…

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Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated!
Fight The Flu — Get Vaccinated! With fall right around the corner, cold and flu season will soon be upon us. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people each year. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can be a very serious disease which can lead to hospitalization and even death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get the flu vaccine annually. In the U.S., the flu season is most common in the fall and winter; however, seasonal influenza viruses are detected year-round. Typically, flu activity begins to increase in October, peaks between D…

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Beekman-Poughquag, NY
Lifestyle
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Over time, our immune systems tend to weaken, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. About 45,000 adults die each year from illnesses that could have been prevented by a vaccination (immunization). The best way to prevent certain complications is to get the appropriate vaccines. A physician can decide which vaccines are right for you based on your age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, and travel destinations. If you have an ongoing health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, getting immunized is especially important. The guidelines below are…

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Mahopac, NY
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Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Over time, our immune systems tend to weaken, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. About 45,000 adults die each year from illnesses that could have been prevented by a vaccination (immunization). The best way to prevent certain complications is to get the appropriate vaccines. A physician can decide which vaccines are right for you based on your age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, and travel destinations. If you have an ongoing health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, getting immunized is especially important. The guidelines below are…

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Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Over time, our immune systems tend to weaken, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. About 45,000 adults die each year from illnesses that could have been prevented by a vaccination (immunization). The best way to prevent certain complications is to get the appropriate vaccines. A physician can decide which vaccines are right for you based on your age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, and travel destinations. If you have an ongoing health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, getting immunized is especially important. The guidelines below are…

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Fairfield, CT
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Light At The End Of The Tunnel? CT Flu Activity Decreased To 'Local' Light At The End Of The Tunnel? CT Flu Activity Decreased To 'Local'
Light At The End Of The Tunnel? CT Flu Activity Decreased To 'Local' For the first time in several weeks, there were no flu-related deaths in Connecticut, prompting the state Health Department to classify activity in the area from "regional," to "local."  There were no deaths related to influenza reported in Connecticut in the past week, leaving the total of 78 during the current flu season, which may be nearing a close.   The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, May 18, and the spread of the virus seems to have slowed, with the percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness decreasin…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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New Flu-Related Death Reported In Connecticut New Flu-Related Death Reported In Connecticut
New Flu-Related Death Reported In Connecticut There has been another death related to influenza in Connecticut reported the past week, bringing the total to 78 in total during the current flu season. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, May 11, and the virus continues to spread throughout the state. The 78 deaths are still less than at this time last year. The CDC said that reported cases tend to increase in November before peaking between December and February. Flu season typically lasts through the middle of the spring and has been tapering off in recent weeks. The organization esti…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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CT Flu-Season Death Toll Rises Again CT Flu-Season Death Toll Rises Again
CT Flu-Season Death Toll Rises Again There has been two more deaths related to influenza in Connecticut reported the past week, bringing the total to 77 in total during the current flu season. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, May 4, and the virus continues to spread throughout the state. The 77 deaths are still less than at this time last year. The CDC said that reported cases tend to increase in November before peaking between December and February. Flu season typically lasts through the middle of the spring. The organization estimates that flu has resulted in between 9.…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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Six New Deaths Linked To Flu Reported In CT Six New Deaths Linked To Flu Reported In CT
Six New Deaths Linked To Flu Reported In CT There has been six more deaths related to influenza in Connecticut reported the past week, bringing the total to 75 during the current flu season. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, April 27, and the virus continues to spread throughout the state. The 75 deaths are still less than at this time last year. The CDC said that reported cases tend to increase in November before peaking between December and February. Flu season typically lasts through the middle of the spring. The organization estimates that flu has resulted in between 9.2 mill…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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Two New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut Two New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut
Two New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut There have been two more deaths related to influenza in Connecticut reported the past week, bringing the total to 68 during the current flu season. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, April 13, and the virus continues to spread throughout the state. Despite the high body count, it is still fewer deaths than this time last year. The CDC said that reported cases tend to increase in November before peaking between December and February. Flu season typically lasts through the middle of the spring. The organization estimates that flu has resul…

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