Tag: flu shot
Rhode Island kicks off flu vaccination campaign
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island kicked off this year’s flu vaccination campaign in October, with health leaders encouraging all Rhode Islanders older than 6 months...
RIDOH: Flu shots up 10% this year, vaccine covers predominant strain
PROVIDENCE — The recurring flu virus strain, H1N1, is predominant this flu season, which bodes well for Rhode Island as about 10 percent more...
RIDOH: Flu widespread, masks required for unvaccinated health workers
PROVIDENCE – The number of flu cases in Rhode Island has been designated widespread with about 2.7 percent of patient visits at sentinel sites...
DOH urges flu shots as region starts to see increased activity
PROVIDENCE — Flu activity is about level with this time last year in Rhode Island, accounting for 0.59 percent of physician office visits, but...
