23 January 2018 Social Media Post: Flu

23 January 2018 Social Media Post: Flu

Although we appreciate when things in life become easier, a faster way to get the flu is not one of them. A new study from the University of Maryland has shown that it may be even easier to spread the flu than previously thought…

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The study showed that people with the flu can shed the infectious virus into the air around them just by breathing. Traditionally, we have held that flu is spread through coughs and sneezes from infected individuals and from touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.

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19 January 2018 Social Media Post: Flu Activity Widespread

19 January 2018 Social Media Post: Flu Activity Widespread

For the first time since 2005, flu activity is widespread across the entire United States. Early data suggest that we have seen the peak of the season but could last for another 11-13 weeks. We continue to see cases here at Santa Monica Primary Care.

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