#Drop in flu deaths may indicate that most at risk died from COVID-19

Admin6 years ago04 mins

“#Drop in flu deaths may indicate that most at risk died from COVID-19” Flu deaths are down two-thirds from the five-year average, a drop that could indicate the most vulnerable Americans died in the first wave of COVID-19. New federal estimates show no flu deaths for the week ending Oct. 17. The federal five-year average…

#Flu shots in short supply as NY seeks to avoid ‘twindemic’

Admin6 years ago06 mins

“#Flu shots in short supply as NY seeks to avoid ‘twindemic’” It’s the vaccine everyone’s clamoring for — and it’s already in short supply. New Yorkers are rushing to get their annual flu shots perhaps hoping to avoid what’s been deemed the “twindemic” of COVID-19 and influenza. The C.O. Bigelow Pharmacy in the Village ran…

#Essential Oils: Peppermint Oil For Fever, Sore Throat, & Cough

Admin7 years ago09 mins

“#Essential Oils: Peppermint Oil For Fever, Sore Throat, & Cough” What Is Peppermint Oil? The herb peppermint, a natural cross between two types of mint (water mint and spearmint), grows throughout Europe and North America. Both peppermint leaves and the essential oil from peppermint have been used for health purposes. Essential oils are very concentrated…