Flu hospitalizations in Missouri are still running high, and doctors say this season is hitting harder than usual. In an update on Thursday, MU Health Care’s Dr. Amruta Padhye said one reason is that we’re dealing with a different strain of influenza this year....
A new flu strain is spreading across Missouri and the U.S., and this year’s vaccine isn’t a perfect match. MU Health Care infectious disease specialist Dr. Taylor Nelson explained what that means. “There may be some higher risk of acquiring infection even if...
The Missouri Immunization Coalition is encouraging you to get the flu vaccine while you still have time. While you may be asking if it is it right for you and if it is safe, Dr Kendra Holmes, president and CEO of Affinia Healthcare in St Louis and a member of the...
The cold weather is on its way to Missouri soon. That means chances for catching the flu or COVID-19 increases. Lynelle Paro, with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, predicts an increase in case numbers once the cold begins to set in. She said that...
