Friday, January 18, 2013
Yes, but some stores struggle to keep the vaccine in stock.
Even though flu numbers may be dropping in Maryland, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that as of Jan. 5 (the most recent data available), 48 states, including Maryland and Virginia, continued to see "widespread" influenza activity, with California, Mississippi and Washington, DC, showing only "local" activity. The CDC's website recommends that "[the] single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year." However, it may be challenging to find a flu shot in your area. In Montgomery County, at least one CVS in Wheaton is finding it difficult to keep the vaccine in stock. "We do have the flu vaccine if you come in today," pharmacy technician Luis Velasco said this week. "Last Thursday, we ran out…
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Google Flu Trends "uses aggregated Google search data to estimate current flu activity around the world in near real-time," its website stated.
Flu cases appear to be on the rise, according to Google Flu Trends, which "uses aggregated Google search data to estimate current flu activity around the world in near real-time," Google Flu Trends' website stated. Google Flu Trends' data indicates that the number of flu cases in Maryland is already between the "high" and "intense" categories, whereas at this time last year, the number of flu cases was only between the "low" and "moderate" categories. Best places to escape the flu, according to Google Flu Trends: South America, South Africa and Australia. (Perhaps flu viruses don't like long flights?) Or, better yet, consider getting a flu shot. Find a flu shot location near you with this Flu Vaccine Finder (available through the American …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
The number of West Nile virus cases reported is higher this year than ever before, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
This year, the United States has seen the largest outbreak of West Nile virus infections since the disease first appeared here in 1999, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As of Aug. 21, the CDC had reported a total of 1,118 cases in people and 41 deaths resulting from the disease this year. Forty-seven states reported the virus in people, mosquitoes or birds. Patch has reported that the virus was detected in Montgomery County in a mosquito pool. David Clark, community relations coordinator for Patient First, a series of community health centers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties, recommends using DEET or SumiOne repellent (a new chemical applied to paper to protect an area), wearing long pants or …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Data from the Center for Disease Control shows that Maryland ranks 22nd highest in obesity in the country.
Using 2011 data, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently ranked Maryland as the 22nd most obese state in the nation. At 28.3 percent, Maryland’s obesity rate is up just over 1 percent from the previous year. In addition, 2009 data from the CDC showed that Prince George’s County had the third highest obesity rate among adults in the state with 33.8 percent, while Montgomery County had the lowest in the state with 18.1 percent. According to the 2009 study, Montgomery County was the only county with an obesity rate below 20 percent. In the 2011 state rankings, no state was below 20 percent. Colorado ranked the lowest with 20.7 percent of adults considered obese, while Mississippi was highest at 34.9 percent. Nationally, about 35.7 …
Friday, August 10, 2012
Maryland confirmed its first case of West Nile virus on Friday.
An adult in central Maryland is the state's first confirmed case of West Nile virus this year, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced on Friday, Aug. 10. Closer to home, the virus was also found in Montgomery County by the U.S. Department of Defense, the state's health and mental hygiene department added. The virus sample from Montgomery County was found in a mosquito pool, which is "a group of mosquitoes collected at one of several trap sites across the [state]," the health department added. The virus "continues to threaten the health of Maryland residents," Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, state health department secretary, said in a statement. "These findings remind us that there are basic actions we can all take to …
rita krishna
5:11 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012
odomos ointment for mosquitoes is good as repellent generally used in Asia and Africa. also a tip would be to turn off light bulbs in evening/night attracts bugs to u maybe places can be created for bugs to get attracted and lured to and then fumagated. whats the point of keeping these bugs alive in the first place? more ›