Nation’s Top Health Organizations Band Together to Urge Patients to Get Flu Vaccinations to Prevent Serious Health Risks
October 23, 2019
Dallas, TX – For the first time, the American Lung Association, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the American Heart Association (AHA) have come together to raise an important alert about the dangers of influenza (flu) for people with chronic health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and lung diseases such as asthma and COPD.
People are urged to get Flu Vaccination this year. (American Heart Association)
Regular Flu Shots may save Heart Failure Patients’ Lives
December 26, 2018
American Heart Association Circulation Journal Report
Dallas, TX – Getting an annual flu shot can save heart failure patients’ lives, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Flu season usually begins in the fall and runs through the spring, with cases often peaking during the winter months. Annual flu vaccination is regarded as a safe, low-cost way to reduce flu-related deaths and complications and is routinely recommended for patients with histories of heart disease and stroke.
Compared with skipping a flu shot, getting a flu shot was associated with an 18 percent reduced risk of premature death among newly-diagnosed heart failure patients. (American Heart Association)
Tennessee Department of Health Free Flu Shot Events Planned Statewide December 5th to “FightFluTN”
November 27, 2018
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Health says Get a flu shot! Tennessee’s county health departments are holding special “FightFluTN” events December 5th, 2018 to provide flu shots at no charge to increase the number of people vaccinated in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Health urges all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible, as seasonal influenza is spreading across the state.
Take Action to Save Lives: Get a Flu Vaccine
November 13, 2018
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone that flu kills. Seasonal influenza is responsible for thousands of premature deaths in Tennessee and across the U.S. every year.
“The numbers are sobering. Every death, especially children, we see each flu season makes me very sad, and our hearts go out to all the families who have lost loved ones due to influenza,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH.
A flu vaccination (CDC)
Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone that it’s not too Late to Get a Flu Shot
December 13, 2017
Nashville, TN – The holidays are about celebrating the season and spending time with family and friends. Because influenza and other viruses are easily spread where groups of people gather together, it is important to do your part to keep everyone around you healthy.
“We want to protect our family, friends and community from illness during this special time of year and throughout the winter months when the risk for influenza is typically the greatest,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH.
The Flu Vaccine Remains the Best Protection Against the Flu. (CDC)
Tennessee Department of Health encourages everyone to Get Annual Flu Vaccines Now
October 4, 2017
Tennessee Governor, Health Commissioner Get Annual Flu Shots
Jackson, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH rolled up their sleeves and received their annual flu shots today in Jackson. Immunization against the flu is important to the community as it not only protects those receiving the vaccine, but also family, friends and coworkers.
“A flu shot is one of the easiest steps you can take each year to keep yourself healthy during flu season,” Governor Haslam said. “Flu shots are readily available across Tennessee and getting one can protect you and others around you, especially those who may be more susceptible to the flu.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam receives his annual influenza vaccination at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department in Jackson, Tennessee October 2nd, 2017.
TDH reminds everyone to get a Flu Shot
February 18, 2017
Nashville, TN – Flu season is here with seasonal flu activity reported across Tennessee. The highest number of influenza cases in Tennessee is typically seen in January and February each year.
Tennessee is currently among the states with the highest levels of flu activity according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘’The best thing we can do for our health and the health of our communities is to prevent illness,’’ said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner.
A flu vaccination (CDC)
Holiday Activities May Increase Your Risk For Influenza
December 24, 2016
Nashville, TN – It’s that time of year. As many are mingling with large numbers of people while shopping, attending parties, participating in religious celebrations or traveling, the risk for encountering someone infected with influenza increases.
At the same time, the influenza virus is beginning to affect more people as the winter flu season approaches its peak weeks for infection in Tennessee.
A flu vaccination (CDC)
Tennessee Department of Health releases HealthCare associated Infections Report for Consumers
October 14, 2015
Nashville, TN – This week the Tennessee Department of Health is releasing a report on healthcare associated infections and, for the first time, an annual report on healthcare associated infections for healthcare consumers.
The new report targeted to healthcare consumers compares the performance of each Tennessee hospital to the national experience on five types of healthcare-associated infections, HAIs, and healthcare worker seasonal flu vaccination. [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Health urges Everyone to get a Flu Vaccine Now
October 2, 2015
Getting a flu vaccine saves lives
Nashville, TN – With flu season almost here, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds everyone to get a flu vaccine now to help keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.
“Getting our flu vaccination is really about protecting other people, not just ourselves” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. ‘’ Even those who think ‘I have never been sick from the flu’ have probably passed it to another person at some point. It is easier than ever to do the right thing and get vaccinated.”
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