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The Record: Hospitals Aim to Combat Rise in Flu Across New York State

December 26, 2018

The Record in Troy published an article about St. Peter's Health Partners hospitals and other area hospitals implementing temporary guidelines for visitors to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. [...]

Times Union: Hospitals Implementing Anti-Flu Measures for Visitors

December 23, 2018

The Times Union published an article about St. Peter's Health Partners hospitals and other area hospitals implementing temporary guidelines for visitors to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. [...]

Visitation Guidelines to be Implemented at Many Hospitals to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

December 22, 2018

As a result of the declaration by the New York State Health Commissioner that the flu is now prevalent in communities, visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. [...]

LiveSmart: Listen to Mom – Wash Your Hands!

December 6, 2018

Hand-to-mouth contact is the primary way many infectious diseases are spread, so proper and frequent hand washing is critical, especially during cold and flu season. [...]

WRGB Channel 6: Another Record Week for Flu Cases

January 29, 2018

St. Peter’s Health Partners physician Dr. Balasukanya Balaraman spoke to WRGB recently about this year’s extremely active flu season. [...]

WRGB Channel 6: New York State Sees Worst Week for Flu Hospitalizations in Recorded History

January 22, 2018

St. Peter’s Health Partners physician Dr. Nazia Habib on Friday spoke to WRGB about this year’s particularly virulent flu season. [...]

WRGB Channel 6: Flu Shots Urged as Cases Skyrocket

January 15, 2018

Nurse practitioner Ashleigh Holmes, of Capital District Internal Medicine, spoke to WRGB on Friday about this year's particularly virulent flu season. [...]

LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness. [...]

Times Union: In NY, School Kids Getting Most Cases of Flu this Season

February 13, 2017

The Times Union published a story about influenza in the Capital Region and its particular impact on the pediatric population. [...]

LiveSmart: Fight the Flu – Get Your Shot!

January 25, 2017

The flu season is well underway, with the CDC announcing last week the strains of influenza seen so far have been well matched by this year’s vaccine. That is great news and should motivate those who have NOT yet gotten the vaccine to do so ASAP! [...]

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