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October 8, 2021 Contemporary Pediatrics sits down with Dr. Donna Hallas, a clinical professor at the New York University Meyers College of Nursing and also a pediatric nurse practitioner, about the upcoming flu season and keeping families safe. The return of cooler temperatures means that the fall/winter respiratory season is nearly here. Last year there was a concerted effort to get the flu shot administered to as many people as possible, what might happen this flu season? In this episode,  Contemporary Pediatrics sits down with Dr. Donna Hallas, a clinical professor at the New York University Meyers College of Nursing and also a pediatric nurse practitioner, about the upcoming flu season and keeping families safe. Adblock test (Why?)

Media Contacts Oct 26, 2021 12:30 PM The salivary glands (shown in red) can be a lingering repository for viruses. University of Utah Health researchers are investigating whether salivary glands that have SARS-CoV-2 can diminish a person's long-term immunity to the virus even after immunization. Photo credit: Getty Images University of Utah Health scientists are leading an effort to determine if salivary glands infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 could diminish a person's long-term immunity to the disease after being immunized or after recovering from the illness. The investigation, supported by a two-year grant from the National Institutes of Health, will explore whether salivary glands that have SARS-CoV-2 can lessen the body's ability to make antibodies that would protect it against reinfection by the virus. Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 are commonly found in saliva...

With the current strain of flu infections, one of the reasons why the symptoms can last for longer is the deficient exposure risk. While flu infections were milder last year, we were also taking proper hygiene measures. Now, not only has our exposure to the flu virus become low, the incubation period of the virus is also something we must consider, which refers to the time between contracting the virus and symptoms developing. For the flu, a typical incubation period can be 2 days, but it can remain for upto 4 days as well. Since, with the flu, there's a risk of spreading the infection more prevalent than COVID (as right now we are more cautious about COVID right now, and may dismiss off flu symptoms to a routine cold), it can be highly risky and easier to spread the infection to others. Experts also say that when a person has the flu, they are the most contagious in the first 3-4 days, when there's a higher likelihood of experiencing symptoms like coughing and sneezing, which ...

Since 1974, contaminated water has been the most common driver of large-scale zoonotic infectious disease outbreaks, according to new research from the Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases (CEID) at the University of Georgia. The next two greatest drivers are unusual weather patterns and changes in the abundance of disease vectors such as mosquitos and ticks. Zoonotic diseases occur when pathogens are transmitted from animals to humans—prominent recent outbreaks include Ebola hemorrhagic fever and COVID-19. However, most zoonotic disease outbreaks involve fewer than 100 cases and are quickly brought under control. So what factors drive large-scale outbreaks? In a study published in the Royal Society journal Philosophical Transactions B, researchers investigated over 4,400 zoonotic infectious disease outbreaks. They identified the 100 largest in terms of numbers of human cases, all of which infected thousands to hundreds of thousands of people. From the full list they also sele...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Parents could be able to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children five to 11 years old as soon as next week. The CDC is expected to take up the emergency authorization for the vaccine next week. Dr. David Kimberlin, a Pediatric Infectious Diseases doctor at Children's of Alabama, says this is good news for parents, children, and the efforts to stem the pandemic. Dr. Kimberlin said the vaccine is safe and provides a great deal of protection against COVID. The FDA's advisory committee gave approval for the vaccine for five to 11 year old's on Tuesday. Once the final emergency authorization is done, this would allow about 28 million kids to get vaccinated. Dr. Kimberlin said Pfizer may have conducted their own tests, but the FDA advisory committee also took a hard look at their data to ensure it was safe for kids. While many parents are waiting on the authorization, others might need to be convinced. While some may contend children are less vuln...

If you're blowing your nose regularly, it's hard not to notice your mucus—and what color it is. So it can also be alarming if you happen to spot yellow, brown, bloody, or green mucus in your used tissue. What does the color of your mucus mean, exactly? It turns out that your phlegm color can give you a little insight into how things are going with your health. And, while change in your mucus color will likely come with other symptoms that could clue you into what's happening, seeing mucus that's different from your usual hue could be a sign that something is off, says Elise Lippmann, M.D., a comprehensive ear, nose, and throat specialist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Here's what you need to know. What is mucus, exactly? Mucus is a substance that covers the moist surfaces or your body, including your eyes, nostrils, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Mucus is so common in your body that the average person makes mo...

Oscillococcinum is a brand name homeopathic remedy used in the treatment of influenza. Taken at the first sign of flu-like symptoms, Oscillococcinum is said to help relieve symptoms and shorten the duration of the flu. However, research to support this is limited. leminuit / Getty Images Oscillococcinum is made from extracts of duck heart and liver, which homeopaths believe to be reservoirs of the influenza virus.   The remedy is prepared using 200 dilutions. The first mixture contains 1% of the duck extract, the second contains 1% of the first mixture, the third contains 1% of the second mixture, and so on until it has been diluted 200 times. Also Known As Anas barbariae hepatitis  Cordis extractum 200 c Health Benefits Based on the theory that "like cures like," homeopathy aims to treat illness by delivering very small doses of a substance that produces symptoms characteristic of the illness being treated. According ...