This year, more than ever, it’s important to help stop the flu. ClevelandClinicHealth.com offers practical information plus health and wellness tips related to the flu, both seasonal and H1N1. From busting myths to answering common questions, we'll help you stay well by keeping you informed.
Flu Basics: Stay Informed
Learn the basics about both seasonal and H1N1 flu here, including symptoms, treatments, vaccines and flu myths. Cleveland Clinic will add more information as it becomes available.
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Limited supplies of H1N1 flu vaccine are available at various locations in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties.
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H1N1 cases reached a peak in October. Health officials say another peak may come around the holidays, when families and friends spend time close together indoors.
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Cleveland Clinic offered free H1N1 flu vaccinations to two patient priority groups (patients who are pregnant and patients who are 18 years old or younger), as designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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With the flu season still in high gear and a nationwide shortage of H1N1 vaccine, it’s more important than ever before to take care of yourself and your immune system. Try these tips for staying healthy this flu season.
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If you have asthma, you’re no more likely to catch the flu than anyone else. But you are more likely to land in the ER or hospital with the flu because it can cause a serious asthma flare-up. That’s why you need to take precautions during flu season.
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Some people should not get any flu vaccine, including the H1N1 vaccine, without first checking with their doctor. And some people should avoid the nasal spray version of the H1N1 vaccine. Find out more.
Health Information: Stay Well
Use this information to help prevent disease, boost your immune system and improve your overall health and well-being.
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All it takes is soap and water, 20 seconds of scrubbing hands and wrists, and then a good rinse.
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You can protect and bolster your body’s built-in resistance. Try these tips to give your body its best fighting chance against disease.
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Nothing warms the soul or says family better than chicken soup, especially if you're sick. Try serving it with dumplings, brown or wild rice, or whole wheat noodles.
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Listen to this podcast to learn proper technique for washing your hands, one of the simplest things you can do to stay well.
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Immunizations, typically given in the form of shots called vaccines, are modern medical marvels that help our bodies fight many diseases that once were deadly.
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Want to take advantage of the new lower airfares to take that long-awaited cruise? Visit a Travel Medicine Clinic first to make the most of your trip.
