FDA Authorizes Additional COVID-19 Combination Diagnostic Test Ahead of Flu Season

Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) further assisted health care providers around the country prepare for the upcoming flu season during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic by issuing an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third diagnostic test for detection and differentiation of the viruses that cause flu and COVID-19 in individuals suspected of COVID-19 Coronavirus by their healthcare provider to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Tennessee Department of Health warns of Severe Flu Season

Tennesseans Reminded to Get Flu Vaccine Now

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Health surveillance notes a steady increase in influenza activity in Tennessee and warns the 2014-2015 flu season could be severe. TDH urges everyone to protect themselves and their families by getting a flu shot now.

“Early indications suggest this could be a more severe flu season than we have had for some time,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. “Vaccination is likely to reduce the risk of severe illness even if not all strains are matched to the vaccine throughout the season. Because a flu vaccine is still the best protection, get it now if you have not done so.”

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Tennessee Department of Health announces Ebola Resources for Tennesseans

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced new Ebola resources for Tennesseans.

Tennesseans with questions about the disease may call a toll-free number to obtain accurate, timely information: 1.877.857.2945 is now open 10:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Hours for the information line will be increased in length and will be available seven days a week in the near future. [Read more]

Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone that Flu Season has Arrived

Nashville, TN – It’s here: the seasonal wave of flu that affects thousands of Americans every year.

Flu activity is measurably rising in Tennessee, and while doctors here are not yet seeing the higher number of cases reported in some neighboring states, the Tennessee Department of Health believes more cases will be identified here soon. [Read more]