For a significant number of local residents, the year has begun with flu-like symptoms, such as aches, fever, and general discomfort. Indeed, the flu has escalated to uppermost levels in decades. This is particularly evident in Catholic Health Hospitals, namely St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson and St. Catherine of Siena in Smithtown, which have…
This year's respiratory virus season witnesses a surge in the cases induced by a mutated version of an influenza A strain. The CDC's latest FluView report indicates more than half of the states in the country reporting 'high' or 'very high' levels of flu-like illnesses for the week ending Dec. 20. It is anticipated that…
As per the latest respiratory disease season outlook released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 29, there are expectations of a potentially less severe fall and winter in terms of peak hospitalizations coming from COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus.
Such an analysis implies that the upcoming season may either…
Kassandra Foley, who holds a Master's Degree in Health Administration and is a certified Infection Preventionist, is the Regional Director of Infection Prevention at Trinity Health New York.
In her recent interview with WTEN/News10, she addressed the ongoing increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Capital Region, including at notable healthcare institutions such as St. Peter’s and…