TMA Flu Fighters: Dec. 10, 2010

Pat Overton — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:08:28 GMT

This is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Have you been doing your part to prevent influenza? Flu activity usually increases significantly after the holidays, and it is especially important to remind patients now is the ideal time to get vaccinated.

TMA Flu Fighters Hotline: Nov. 19, 2010

Emily Babcock — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:28:08 GMT

Now is an ideal time to encourage flu vaccine. The Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS’) flu surveillance currently shows low levels of flu activity throughout the state. Flu activity typically starts in December and peaks in January or February in Texas. However, flu is unpredictable. Take every opportunity over the next few months to remind your patients and staff: Vaccination is safe, effective, and absolutely our strongest prevention tool against the flu.