Less mercury in flu shot than in can of tuna

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: How much mercury is safe? – A.C. ANSWER: The chemical element mercury exists in three forms: elemental mercury, which is the kind in thermometers; ... Continue Reading →

Now more than ever, get your flu shot

#Middlebury #Seniors A sincere wish of mine just came true: This year’s high-dose senior version of the flu shot will contain all four vaccines. In past years, the senior shot ... Continue Reading →

It’s not too late to get flu shot

#Middlebury #Seniors Here we are, halfway through winter, and the flu season is in full swing. As of now all 50 states have widespread levels of flu. And at this point far too many ... Continue Reading →

Senior flu vaccine leaves us vulnerable

#Middlebury #Seniors You got your flu shot this year, right? Even though it’s no longer the beginning of the flu season, it’s never too late to get your shot. At this point ... Continue Reading →

Stomach ‘flu’ is not actually flu

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: With the flu season coming on, would you please discuss the difference between what people call the “stomach flu” and what the flu really is? ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Nov. 13, 2018

#Middlebury “I have two guest bedrooms that hardly get used until holidays. I keep the beds made up, but when I am expecting guests I will usually strip the beds to freshen the sheets ... Continue Reading →

Fight the flu

#Middlebury #TheKitchenDiva #FluFighters Cold and flu season has arrived with record numbers of sick children and adults. There are antiviral medications available for the flu, but ... Continue Reading →