Winter Weather Finally Hits Nevada
It’s been an abnormally warm winter here in Nevada, but things are turning around and we’re starting to see snow in the mountains and rain on the valley floor. The cooler temperatures mean people are going to be staying inside and in close quarters to one another, which means spreading germs is much easier.
Get Schooled About Flu – Northern Nevada Flu Summit
The Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition invites you to celebrate National Influenza Vaccination Week and join us for a free, informative day all about the flu! Included in the day are nationally known guest speakers, networking with colleagues, hosted lunch and mileage reimbursement. Healthcare professionals, nurses, public health staff, medical assistants, students and more are encouraged to attend. [...]
It’s Complicated
The flu not only makes you miserable for a week or two, but if left untreated and unvaccinated, it can cause serious complications.
Keep Your Germs to Yourself
The main way illnesses like colds and the flu spread is through coughs and sneezes. This happens when little “droplets” from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air and are inhaled through the nose and mouth of people nearby.
Is it the Flu or Just a Cold?
During the winter season many of us get bogged down with runny noses, coughs and sore throats. Some of us pass it off as a cold, while others are convinced they have the flu. So, how can you tell the difference? While both are respiratory illnesses, they are caused by different types of viruses and [...]
Flu Shots and FluMist: Which one should you pick?
Afraid of needles? Pick your nose instead. It’s that time of year again when people start getting the sniffles and sneezes and we all know germs spread worse than gossip. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated. This season you have more than one choice for defense against the flu.
Show Me the Facts!
There are so many questions and assumptions when it comes to immunization and the flu vaccine. That’s why we’re here. We want to provide you with the facts and the answers to any of your flu-related questions, so when it comes time for you to decide whether or not to get vaccinated this season, you [...]
Flu Season is Officially Here!
WELCOME! We’re back and that means flu season is upon us once again! So what does that mean for you and your family? It’s time to get vaccinated and protect not only yourself, but those around you from getting influenza (more commonly known as the flu). Influence Nevada is here to answer your flu vaccination [...]