Tag: flu
Noting uptick in seasonal respiratory illnesses, Brown Health urges preventative measures
PROVIDENCE – Cases of respiratory illnesses more common during the colder months such as the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, are on the...
RIDOH recommends good health habits to reduce flu and norovirus cases
PROVIDENCE – More than 900 people have been hospitalized with the flu, the most since the 2019-2020 flu season, according to the R.I. Department...
Stay Ahead of Winter Respiratory Illnesses: Expert Advice from South County...
As winter progresses, so does the season of respiratory illnesses. Colds, the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 can spread quickly, making it essential to protect...
Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines available at CVS
WOONSOCKET – CVS Health Corp. announced the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and flu vaccines are available at pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations.
Walk-ins are accepted at...
Five Questions With: Anne Brown
With flu season in full swing, the most recent COVID-19 vaccines are available at CVS Health Corp. pharmacies across the U.S. Anne Brown, pharmacy...
Pediatricians release video to spread awareness about ‘tripledemic’
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island pediatricians are warning parents of the dangers of the “tripledemic,” the circulation of multiple respiratory viruses.
The flu, COVID-19 and respiratory...
CVS to cut pharmacy hours as staffing shortage persists
PROVIDENCE – CVS Health Corp. will soon be adjusting hours at thousands of its pharmacies across the country.
Amy Thibault, director for external communications for...
Five Questions With: Dr. Philip Chan
Dr. Philip Chan | Consultant medical director, R.I. Department of Health
1. Should we expect another COVID-19 surge this winter? We may see an increase in COVID-19...
Surge in respiratory viruses is stretching hospital’s resources
PROVIDENCE – An unprecedented rise in respiratory viruses this season is stretching resources at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, where wait times in the emergency room...
RIDOH invites Rhode Islanders to take prevention measures against increase of...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health is encouraging Rhode Islanders to take preventive measures to protect themselves against several respiratory viruses circulating in...
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