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EDITORIAL: Common sense cold and flu prevention tips

Wednesday, March 18 by Lee Perryman

There is a lot of conversation and worry about COVID-19, a new coronavirus.A coronavirus is a type of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren't dangerous and spread the same way other cold-causing viruses do:... Read More.

UAB advises how to correctly wash hands, protect yourself from flu

Monday, February 12 by Jeremy Law

Washing hands is one of the most important steps to avoid illnesses like the flu, but if you don’t do it the right way, you may not get rid of harmful bacteria.Caroline Cartledge, MSN, a nurse and instructor with the University of Alabama... Read More.

CVMC sees 700% increase in flu patients from Oct. to Dec. compared to 2016; totals expected to climb early in 2018

Thursday, January 11 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - By now, there is a chance you or someone you know has been diagnosed with the flu this flu season as the virus runs rampantly throughout the state of Alabama. The city of Sylacauga has seen no exception.

Healthy tips for school and upcoming flu season

Thursday, September 7 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - With schools now in session, the opportunity has increased for germs to spread in classrooms, buses, and after school activities. Keeping students healthy and out of doctors' offices is important especially this time of year.Courtney Lamberth, community educator for MainStreet Family Urgent Care, said there... Read More.

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EDITORIAL: Common sense cold and flu prevention tips

UAB advises how to correctly wash hands, protect yourself from flu

CVMC sees 700% increase in flu patients from Oct. to Dec. compared to 2016; totals expected to climb early in 2018

Healthy tips for school and upcoming flu season

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