Flu Tracker – January 24, 2020
Flu Watch! South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Week of Jan 12, 2020 – Jan 18, 2020 Geographic Spread: Widespread flu activity, Tenth week at this activity level Influenza Activity: overall, no change Influenza Like Illness Activity Level: high Hospitalizations: 1280 this season, 181 in the past week Flu-Associated Deaths in SC: 44 this season, 9 this week (1 from previous weeks that were reported late) If you […]
Flu Tracker – January 17, 2020
Flu Watch! South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Week of Jan 5, 2020 – Jan 11, 2020 Geographic Spread: Widespread flu activity, Ninth week at this activity level Influenza Activity: overall, decrease Influenza Like Illness Activity Level: high Hospitalizations: 1099 this season, 183 in the past week Flu-Associated Deaths in SC: 34 this season, 5 this week (3 from […]
Is it clean, disinfected or sanitized?
It’s 2020, and flu season is on a lot of people’s minds. We know it’s important to keep our surroundings clean, but did you know there’s a difference in the types of clean? Cleanliness in terms of health includes disinfecting, sanitizing, or both. Here are the quick facts on the differences between cleaning, disinfecting, and […]
Flu Tracker – January 10, 2020
Flu Watch! South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Week of Dec 29, 2019 – Jan 4, 2020 Geographic Spread: Widespread flu activity, Eighth week at this activity level Influenza Activity: overall, decrease Influenza Like Illness Activity Level: high Hospitalizations: 916 this season, 251 in the past week Flu-Associated Deaths in SC: 26 this season, 9 this week […]
3 Things You Should Clean Throughout Flu Season
Flu season is in full swing. For the most part, the things you can do to prevent the flu’s invasion of your life have been presented. Flu shots? Check. Vitamins and healthy foods? Check. Awareness? Double check- as if you could ignore the feverish, coughing, sneezing members of society we see out and about seeking […]
Flu Tracker – January 3, 2020
Flu Watch! South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Week ending December 28th, 2019 Geographic Spread: Widespread flu activity, Seventh week at this activity level Influenza Activity: overall, increase Influenza Like Illness Activity Level: high Hospitalizations: 605 this season, 198 in the past week Flu-Associated Deaths in SC: 15 this season, 4 this week If you aren’t feeling well and are worried about the flu, remember your local […]
Exercising Doesn’t Have to be Difficult in the New Year!
While working out can seem like a chore for many of us, not doing it can make us feel guilty for neglecting our bodies. Fortunately, there’s a simple and easy way to take care of ourselves- walking! Walking burns calories, strengthens bones and muscles, and lifts mood through the production of endorphins. Working up to […]
