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Flu Updates
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Interactive Video and Flashcard Available for Flu Vaccine Administration
A video is now available on VaccineShop.com® to help physicians and other providers learn more about the Fluzone Intradermal vaccine microinjection system, the clinical profile, and how to administer Fluzone […]
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Public Health Officials Investigate Change in Common Flu Strain
The NC Division of Public Health is notifying physicians in North Carolina of an ongoing investigation with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into a cluster of […]
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Learning Opportunities Center
Unless otherwise noted, please click title for more information. Influenza Prevention Options for Older Adults, March 23, 2011, 2:00pm, a Web-based educational program on preventing Influenza in older adults, moderated by […]
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Influenza Rate Drops But More Flu-Related Deaths Reported in NC
The NC Department of Public Health reported this week that five flu-associated deaths occurred during the influenza surveillance reporting week ending March 5, 2011 (week 9). The victims included a […]
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Flu Cases Continue To Be “Widespread” in NC
The latest weekly influenza surveillance summary (2-24-11) shows influenza remains widespread in North Carolina, although decreases were shown in the percentage of outpatient visits and emergency department visits due to […]
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Widespread Flu Activity Prompts Hospitals to Restrict Visitors
The Fayetteville VA Medical Center and Mission Hospital in Asheville have taken steps to combat an influenza outbreak. Both are restricting visitors because of an increasing number of flu cases. Cape […]
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2010-2011 Flu Season Claims First Fatality in North Carolina
State health officials reported Thursday that a 15-year-old died on January 5 of complications from an influenza infection. The child had not received flu vaccine this season. Statewide surveillance shows […]
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Flu Season Officially Begins This Month — Health Care Professionals Urged to Receive Flu Shots
The 2010-2011 influenza season is about to start as the NC DPH Communicable Disease Branch prepares to begin its weekly distribution of the influenza surveillance summary on October 14, 2010. […]
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Seasonal Flu Cases Confirmed in North Carolina
The North Carolina Division of Public Health (NCDPH) confirmed this week two cases of seasonal influenza, the first cases of flu confirmed by the state since last spring. The cases […]
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NCDPH Issues Early Flu Season Advisory
The NC Division of Public Health has issued an advisory for physicians and other health care providers to help answer questions about changes in recommendations for influenza immunizations. The advisory […]
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