Tag: flu

50 Million Dead or 10 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot
The last big flu epidemic killed 50 million people globally in 1 year, between 1918-1919. Experts believe we are way overdue. The flu vaccine has prevented millions of flu cases and tens of thousands of hospitalizations. If that isn’t enough to convince you to be protected, here are 10 more reasons why you should get vaccinated. You Can Spread […]

Flu at Highest Severity Level in Maryland
Flu at Highest Severity Level in Maryland Influenza, or flu, in Maryland is at the highest severity level and is wide spread according to the Maryland Department of Health‘s weekly influenza report. In fact, the CDC reports that Maryland has 1 of the highest severity ratings for flu right now (top 8 of 50 states). The CDC also reports that over […]

A Useful Flu Tool From Google
Leave it to Google to come up with this tool. But you can track the flu in near real time based on Google search activity. Try it out here. Here is what Google has to say about this new tool: Each week, millions of users around the world search for health information online. As you […]

Anne Arundel Schools H1N1 Update
County Schools Prepare For H1N1 Outbreak Yesterday, Anne Arundel County Schools sent home a letter outlining the collaboration between the schools and the County, State and Federal authorities as it relates to the spread of the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu). Among the initiatives, schools will keep strict track of students seen in health rooms and […]

H1N1 Resources
H1N1 Flu Information Available To County Residents The schools and County are taking the possibility of a H1N1 outbreak very seriously. As with anything, preparedness is in everyone’s best interest. On the right side of this site, we have a section with H1N1 Flu Information including the County and the CDC. If you missed the […]