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Robert Givens, of Milford, receives his annual influenza vaccine from nurse Kathy Malski, a nurse from the Health Department's Health Center, at the Milford Senior Center on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. More than two hundred seniors received a flu shot at the event from one day to the next.
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How to beat fever, sneezing and coughing this winter.
How to beat fever, sneezing and coughing this winter.
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Acupuncture
This complementary drug, a treatment of choice for conditions such as back pain and migraines, is now recognized as a viable way to help prevent colds and the flu. "Acupuncture helps the production of
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berries
Eat more Mother Nature 'pills' – blueberries and other black berries help strengthen your immune system. They contain anthocyanins, which have been shown to reduce inflammation. Aim 1/2 to 1 cup daily (fresh
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decongestants
If you need short-term respiratory help, doctors suggest choosing sprays or drops rather than pills to eliminate sinuses faster. Experts warn against the use of sprays or drops for more than three days.
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Exercise
Studies report that doing a moderate daily activity, whether walking, cycling or jogging, can halve the number of colds. The increase in breathing and blood flow and the temporary increase in
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Jasmine green tea
If you find bitter regular green tea, try this softer and aromatic version and you'll still get a boost for your health: green tea has been proven to reduce the number of days with colds by 35% or influenza.
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Keep your distance
Flu droplets can travel up to six feet, reports the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). If you see someone sneeze and cough, step back to avoid catching the virus.
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Outdoor time
The Japanese practice of "bathing in the forest" – perhaps in the woods – can increase our natural killer cells. Researchers suspect that in addition to the relaxing effect of nature, trees emit
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Rinse
When blocked sinuses make you unhappy, get relief by using an over-the-counter saline spray or salt spray throughout the day, whenever you feel the need to clean the nasal passages.
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Sleep more
Sleep your cold. Scientists are learning more about the link between sleep and healing: by closing more eyes when you're sick, the activity of proteins that help eliminate the infection faster.
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Free time
More than 40% of Americans let their holidays each year. Yet stress due to lack of downtime is associated with a weaker immune system, says Natasha Turner. So, consider these days of play as a prescription
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Understand your symptoms
Knowing if it's a cold or a flu can help you make better treatment choices. If it's a flu, take extra precautions, as this could lead to other complications such as bronchitis or ear infections. Right here
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Vaccine
"Getting the flu shot is the best way to prevent it," says Michael Jhung, MD, of the CDC. Experts say to get it as soon as it is published, usually in the early fall. So yes, like now!
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Wash your hands
Always clean your hands after high germ transfer times: when you arrive at work or at home (especially after commuting) and before each meal. Just a mild soap and water will make the
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Yoga
The practice of hatha yoga, which consists of gentle poses and breathing exercises, can activate beneficial genes in our immune cells. In a study of the University of Oslo comparing pre-yoga and post-yoga
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Zinc
Many studies suggest that at the first sign of sore throat, sucking zinc lozenges for the throat is an excellent defense; research shows that they can shorten the duration of a cold. Scientists speculate that zinc
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Robert Givens, of Milford, receives his annual influenza vaccine from nurse Kathy Malski, a nurse from the Health Department's Health Center, at the Milford Senior Center on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. More than two hundred seniors received a flu shot at the event from one day to the next.
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First influenza death reported in Conn.
The state's health department is reporting the first flu-related death in Connecticut this season.
According to the department, this is the first flu-related death this season in a patient over 65 years old. Up to now, 22 people have been hospitalized in Connecticut.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced that influenza activity was slowly increasing throughout the state since the end of August, which is typical of the flu season.
American Richard Blumenthal will join health professionals at Hartford Hospital to urge residents to get the flu shot as soon as possible.
Last year, more than 80,000 people died of the flu, including 154 from Connecticut.
According to the state's Department of Public Health, the flu season was the deadliest in five years.
Among those who died were at least three children in Connecticut, including Emma Splan, of Norwalk, aged 6, and Nico Mallozzi, of New Canaan, aged 10.
Schools across the state have reported an increase in influenza cases in the classroom.
In neighborhoods like Shelton, extra cleaning took place in all buildings. In some Bridgeport schools, parents were reminded to keep their children at home if they were sick. In Stratford, school nurses sent memos home and to teachers, reminding everyone to wash their hands, cover their mouths when coughing, and other good habits of common sense.
Last year was a particularly difficult flu season, both in Connecticut and throughout the country, perhaps in part because of a vaccine that was not as effective as many would have hoped.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced, this season's influenza vaccine averaged 36% effective against influenza infections.
In September, Congress approved new federal funding of $ 140 million for a universal flu shot. This is in addition to a $ 40 million increase in federal funding for the development of a universal flu vaccine obtained earlier this year. Now, Blumenthal is helping to implement legislation to invest $ 1 billion in research over the next five years.
