Feb 17, 2018 | Blog, Family Practice Annapolis
A sharp spike in flu deaths among children was reported Friday by the CDC. Called the worst flu season in a decade, another 22 children died last week. Across the US, 84 children have died of the flu since the season began. But there may be some good news. This...
Feb 6, 2018 | Blog, urgent care
2018 FLU SEASON UPDATE: Hospitalizations for flu are at the highest level since the CDC began collecting this data — and climbing. Many flu experts predict the 2018 flu season has weeks more to go. In Maryland, ERs and doctors are seeing an increased percentage...
Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, walk in clinic
Prevent Flu Ever wonder how doctors and nurses prevent flu? After all, doctors and nurses are surrounded by people with high fevers and the flu, coughing at them in small exam rooms. The answers may surprise you–and mainly because some of the most important...
Jan 22, 2018 | walk in clinic
The flu virus is deadlier this year, killing an average of 100 people per week beginning last month. The flu has killed 30 children this year so far. On top of that, the University of Maryland School of Public Health published a study showing that just breathing may...
Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, urgent care, walk in clinic
Influenza Rate Spikes in Maryland The influenza rate has spiked suddenly here in Maryland. Flu intensity is now listed at the highest level and widespread. In the US, 13 children have died this year from the flu. At the same time, the influenza strain being detected...
