Don't visit a hospital emergency room or call for an ambulance unless you have a real medical emergency. That was the word Thursday from Fresno County public health officials. However, if someone is showing any of the signs below, they should call 911 or visit the nearest hospital immediately: Trouble...
Fresno County Health Warns of Rising Flu and COVID Cases
Fresno County health officials are asking people to take extra precautions against COVID-19 and the flu. That's because the county Department of Public Health has seen an uptick in cases of respiratory illnesses and COVID. "Fortunately, much is known about both these diseases and there are now treatments available,"...
What the Flu Does to Your Body & Why You Feel Awful
Every year, from 5 to 20 percent of the people in the United States will become infected with influenza virus. An average of 200,000 of these people will require hospitalization and up to 50,000 will die. Older folks over the age of 65 are especially susceptible to influenza infection, since...
What the Flu Does to Your Body & Why You Feel Awful
Every year, from 5 to 20 percent of the people in the United States will become infected with influenza virus. An average of 200,000 of these people will require hospitalization and up to 50,000 will die. Older folks over the age of 65 are especially susceptible to influenza infection, since...