Physicians affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health are expressing concerns that the recent wave of hysteria over the Ebola virus might overshadow the flu, which they say remains a serious public health threat. Roger Khetan, MD, said in an interview with WFAA-TV (Channel 8) this week, that he has seen a spike in flu cases in the … Continue reading Ebola gets headlines, but flu should remain top concern
If you’re watching the local Dallas-Fort Worth news stations, you’ll know that flu season is here. The Dallas County Health Department and individual doctors urge people to get vaccinated now. Infectious disease physician Steve Davis, M.D., gave some tips to WFAA-Channel 8’s Jason Wheeler about why vaccinating is important. Continue reading Flu Information From The Dallas-Fort Worth Outbreak
Getting an annual flu vaccine is an important step to staying healthy. That’s because it can protect 60 to 90 percent of healthy adults from getting the illness. The vaccine does, however, have its drawbacks, such as being defenseless against different strains of flu. Plus, the very young and the elderly don’t seem to get the … Continue reading Vaccinations From the Future
If you have paid attention to the news here in North Texas, you may have seen reports about an outbreak of pertussis, or whooping cough (as it’s more commonly known) in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. What’s behind this outbreak? Experts suggest it may be attributed to the recent trend of parents not vaccinating their children. … Continue reading Pertussis Outbreak: Why Children and Adults Should Get the Vaccine
Flu season is just getting underway. So, what better time to discuss the myths, dangers, prevention tactics and tell-tale signs of the virus? I sat down with my panel of experts: Roger Khetan, MD, and Rainer Khetan, MD, internal medicine specialists on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, about all these … Continue reading What you need to know about the flu
Shots. Just the sound of the word might bring up memories of dreaded doctor visits from your childhood. But the truth is that vaccines are a crucial part of primary care. How do vaccines work? The best way to look at how vaccines work are to view them as the attempt to mimic a natural … Continue reading History of vaccines and why you need them
As word about the new SARS-like MERS-CoV virus (Middle East Respiratory Virus, a type of coronavirus) spreads across the globe, many of us may be feeling a little concerned. I don’t know about you, but every time a virus like this breaks out I am haunted by scenes from the movies Contagion and Outbreak. Viruses can … Continue reading How Worried Should You Be About The New SARS-like Coronavirus?
About 200,000 Americans are hospitalized every year with the flu. According to the CDC, the flu outbreak in Texas happened early (much earlier than expected) and the State has experienced a severe season so far this year, which has yet to officially “peak”. But it isn’t too late to get your flu shot! Some reasons … Continue reading Outsmarting the Flu This Year
When kids come home from school, they may be bringing home more than homework. Because kids share water fountains, pencils and germs, it is possible that your little one could contract the flu. But there are ways to protect your child from getting sick and combat those troublesome flu symptoms. “We need to teach kids … Continue reading Healthy habits, flu vaccine could help fight off the flu
The winter months are approaching, and so are the sore throats, coughs and nasal congestion that go along with the cold and flu season. These symptoms are common to a number of illnesses, and fortunately, many of these ailments can be managed without having to see the doctor, and incurring the time or financial inconvenience … Continue reading Preparing for the cold and flu season
