influenza

Cap Today Interviews St. Peter’s William Jerome about Influenza Testing

January 3, 2019

William Jerome, MLT, point-of-care coordinator in SPHP's laboratory services department, was interviewed for an article on influenza testing in the December 2018 issue of Cap Today. [...]

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. [...]

Center for Public Health, SPHP Honored with Telly Award

May 11, 2017

Jennifer Ryan, Director, Risk Services, SPHP, and Patient Safety & Quality Improvement, Acute Care Albany, was a guest speaker on an award-winning Public Health Live segment. [...]

LiveSmart: Vaccinations Protect Children From Birth Through Adolescence

April 5, 2017

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated pediatric immunization schedules for 2017. [...]

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! [...]

Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

December 29, 2016

Visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. These actions are being taken in response to increasing numbers of cases of influenza across the state and in this region. [...]

NewsChannel 13: Flu Season is Coming – Get Vaccinated!

November 16, 2016

Influenza kills about 36,000 Americans each year. The flu can cause high fever and seizures in children and lead to pneumonia, which can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions (like emphysema or asthma). The best prevention against the flu? GET VACCINATED. [...]

LiveSmart: Vaccination Offers Best Protection Against Influenza

March 2, 2016

With the New York State Department of Health announcement that influenza activity is currently prevalent in New York state, taking the necessary precautions to avoid the respiratory illness is critical. [...]

LiveSmart: Get Your Shot Soon to Fight the Flu

September 23, 2015

Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated. [...]

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