Flu, strep, and ear infections in What’s Going Around In this week's What's Going Around, flu continues to top the lists at local care spots.
Teach kids to cough like ‘Dracula' to stop spread of germsAs little ones are gearing up for trick-or-treating, it's also the time of year when seasonal viruses are heading door-to-door.
Planning for flu season starts nowEven though cold and flu season may seem far away, now is the time to think about flu vaccines.
What's Going Around: Back-to-school anxietyHeading back to school can be an exciting time but some kids may be more excited than others.
Protect Your Skin: Beyond SunscreenMore people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. the most common form, called melanoma is the leading cause of death amon...
Protect against summer stings and bitesSummer holiday weekends are best spent outdoors enjoying time with family and friends.
Health warning about flu-related pneumoniaFlu season is in full swing and while doctors are seeing widespread activity in Florida, some hospitals are seeing an uptick in another potentially life-threatening illne...
Walmart offering flu shots, health screenings this weekendWalmart is helping customers fight flu season with a wellness event this weekend.
Goodbye summer, hello flu season; time to get vaccinatedIt may not feel like it, but fall officially begins in just a few days. That means saying good-bye to summer and hello to flu season.
Iron deficiency signs you might be ignoringHave you been feeling tired lately? What about dizziness, headaches, cold hands and feet? These are just some signs that you may be low on iron.
Avoid sun poisoning and end the summer safelyEven though summer is coming to an end, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that risk from UV radiation ranges from high to extreme across the country in Aug...
Back-to-school: Keep backpacks light and worn rightSchool may be back in session but many students may still be shopping for a new backpack.
Don't blink away the warning signs of pink eyeBack from Spring Break means back to germy classrooms and the spread of one highly contagious infection.
Think you have allergies? Think again...Spring has sprung and it's open window weather... until you're hit by a sneeze attack.
Dealing with allergies while training for Gate River RunThe Gate River Run is just days away and runners are kicking their training into high gear. But with the influx of pollen and lingering cases of the flu, some are running...
4 things parents should know about bronchiolitisLoving the warm weather but not so much the pollen? You're not alone. Doctors say if the flu doesn't get to you, allergies will.
Flu is widespread in Florida, according to CDCDoctor's visits for flu and flu-like illness continue to rise. Florida is among the 46 states where the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting widespread...
Simple but crucial flu prevention stepsNew Years Eve has come and gone, and with all the hugging, kissing, and hand shaking, it's easier than ever for germs to spread.
Spreading holiday cheer and flu-like symptomsIt's the most wonderful time of the year and according to some doctors, it's also the most germy. As you're making your list and checking it twice, make sure the followin...
Dangers of kids and cold medicinesAs fall weather sets in, so do the nagging coughs and head colds that seem to spread so quickly, from child to child. But before you head to the drug store, listen carefu...
Parents urged to take steps beyond a school physicalGerms can spread fast in a classroom when you have kids sneezing and coughing into their hands, touching others and sharing objects- all without washing their hands.
Ace your back-to-school physicalsThe rush of back-to-school season means a busy list of things to do for parents. While checking off those lists, doctors want to make sure that on top of buying school su...
Hand, foot and mouth disease warning to parentsDoctors are warning parents about a highly contagious virus that can spread quickly.
Fizzy, flavored water: nothing to smile about?Pop, fizz... can you hear it now? The unmistakable sound of a carbonated beverage being opened. Not soda...but the drink of the day: flavored seltzer.
Lyme Disease expected to explode this summerIt's going to be a big summer for ticks and tick borne diseases. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, the CDC has a warning for you!
Beat the heat during the dog days of summerThe unofficial kickoff to summer meant a spike in heat related illness this memorial day weekend.
Asthma problems increase around the first coastEnjoying the beautiful weekend weather came at a cost for some people who were struggling with what's going around.
Increase in flu activity and a nasty stomach bug spreadingBy now you've probably heard just how widespread the flu is this season. However, doctors say that's not the only thing that's spreading this week.
CDC reports "extremely high" flu activityHealth officials from the CDC confirm that flu activity is at "high" to "extremely high" levels in more than a dozen regions around the United States.
Winter weather woesAfter the drop in temperatures over the weekend, doctors say they're seeing it all this week. In fact, they're describing it as the perfect storm for winter illnesses.
Is it a cold or a sinus infection?It’s the time of year when many folks are walking around with a nose that’s either stuffy, runny or all of the above. Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether a cold...
Healthcare officials: Flu season getting worseFlu season is getting worse, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but the good news is that it's not too late to get a flu shot.
Northeast Florida doctors anticipate flu spike in coming weeksFlu-like illnesses are already above average this season as flu cases have rapidly increased across the nation in the last two weeks and the numbers are expected rise fur...
Is it a cold, the flu or something else?We’ve all been there – you wake up with a sore throat, you have a cough or a fever and just don’t feel quite right.
Spread holiday cheer without spreading germsTis' the season for fun, family, and spreading lots of germs. As you're celebrating the holidays this weekend with friends and family, doctors say beware of the flu and l...
Preparing for the winter cold seasonWhile you're out shopping for the holiday, make sure you're also stocking up your medicine cabinet.
Antibiotics aren't always the answerAccording to Daniel Allan, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic, most illnesses are viral, and taking unnecessary antibiotics will actually do more harm than good.
Hand foot, and mouth disease in area daycaresThe Florida Department of Health wants parents to know there have been reports of hand foot and mouth disease in some day cares around Jacksonville.
Norovirus-like illness going around St. Johns County schoolsThe St. Johns County School district has a warning for parents and students.
Real relief for serious asthmaSeventeen million American adults struggle with asthma, a narrowing of the airways. For most, medication can help control the symptoms. But for about five percent of thos...
Health risks after Hurricane MatthewIt's been a rough week for a lot of people out there, from preparing for the storm, evacuating, riding out the storm at a shelter, and then coming home to a lot of dam...
First-time blood donors increase after Orlando tragedyPeople all across the country stood in line for hours this past week to show their love and support for the victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre.
Diving into summer with swimmer's earSpending hours in the water during the heat of summer is bringing on several cases of swimmer's ear.
Watch out for ticks and Lyme diseaseYellow flies, mosquitoes, and ticks are all taking a bite out of summer. Doctors are reminding you to be on the lookout for ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Although t...
Keeping kids safe during pool seasonAs the temperatures continue to climb, many people will be opening up their backyard pools for the season.
What's Going Around week of May 25thWhile you're busy enjoying your time outdoors, local doctors are busy treating patients with a stomach bug and bug bites that could lead to infections.
Your travel guide to staying healthy over Spring BreakA lot of you may be counting down to spring break and celebrating a week of freedom!
