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Flu Vaccines 2024: Protecting Ourselves, Our Patients and Each Other

We want to share some suggestions to help keep you, and your patients, safe during flu, RSV and other upper respiratory infection seasons. For the Patient and their FamiliesPlease try to get patients/family with possible COVID or other …

By Phillip Scott, M.D. Pediatric Hospitalist2022-2023 marked the return of a robust influenza season after low influenza rates during the COVID19 pandemic.  Below are data from the Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network (Influenza …

While we recently announced that the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer mandatory for current employees or new hires, we want to assure you that our commitment to your health and safety remains unwavering. With that in mind, we have chosen to maintain …

Flu Vaccines 2023: Protecting Ourselves, Our Patients and Each Other

On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the first flu clinic was held for Cook Children's employees inside the Medical Center. “It’s the best protection we have against the strains of the flu that are currently circulating,” said Karen Mahoney, manager of …

As we head into another flu season, we want to make sure you are prepared with the proper resources to talk to your families.

Flu Prevention TipsAlong with the vaccine and flu antiviral drugs if prescribed by a doctor, the CDC recommends these everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs:Try to avoid close contact with sick people.While sick, limit contact with …

The influenza vaccine has been shown to prevent millions of illnesses, tens of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands of deaths each year.At Cook Children’s, we want to provide the vaccine to as many patients as possible whether they are making …

As we head into the upcoming 2022-2023 flu season, we want to provide you with as much information as you talk to your parents about immunization.“We play a critical role as providers in keeping our patients up to date on their routine childhood …

What we know: Fear increases a patient’s perception of pain, therefore, building rapport, quick assessment, preparation, and the use of pain management interventions are beneficial to a child’s coping.Here are ways you can help reduce the patient’s …

As we head into another flu season, we want to make sure you are prepared with the proper resources to talk to your families.Please remember to let families know they can receive the flu vaccine for their children by making an appointment to see …

Cook Children’s employees can get their annual flu shots at the flu clinics offered in our buildings this fall, beginning Sept. 13.

Flu shots are coming soon to Cook Children’s, and employees are asked to complete their consent forms electronically by Friday, Sept. 9.

A variety of brands on the market offer the convenience of testing for COVID-19 at home. These kits can be purchased at retail stores or online as an alternative to seeking out a testing site or busy healthcare provider for a COVID-19 test. …