It's getting better, bit by bit. But better is relative. With the huge wave of flu that hit the USA this year, the decrease in numbers leaves us still well above the epidemic thresholds for deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza, and with 9 more children dying this past week. Our hospital beds still have... Continue Reading →
Friday Flu Update- Lot’s Of Flu Still Out There
The flu is continuing to send lots of folks to urgent care and emergency rooms. The number of flu cases are high, and the severity of illness this season is particularly high. Emergency rooms are bulging with patients, Many ERs and ICUs are reporting being at full or near full capacity. Some patients need ventilators... Continue Reading →
The Flu- Many ER’s Are Full and Reports of Tamiflu Shortages. What Now?
I normally don't like to raise the red flag of fear and listen the the hysteria of the mass media who promote almost every year as a possible pandemic flu to get more viewers. But with many of the ER's in my own town overflowing with patients, including some that are on 'bypass' (meaning the... Continue Reading →