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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Where the Wild Things Are (movie), Health Care Reform (2009), Taxation, Sixteen Candles (movie), The Dark Knight (movie)
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Fewer Flu cases being reported across the nation
ReporterThere could be some good news when it comes to the flu outbreak. The worst of the flu season could be behind us as fewer cases are being reported.WDBJ-7's Bryce Williams spoke with a Roanoke doctor to see if the trend is being seen locally. Dr. Steve...Tags: Holidays, Drugs and Medicines, Flu
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The flu is hitting Virginia hard this season
It's being called one of the worst flu outbreaks in history. The Centers for Disease Control says the flu can spread by personal contact and certain strains can even be airborne. Virginia is one of 29 states seeing record numbers of flu and complaints...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Holidays, Diseases and Illnesses, Religious Festivals, Symptoms
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Pharmacies in Roanoke, New River Valley, Martinsville, Lynchburg either out of or low on flu vaccine
ReporterThis flu season will be one for the record books. Some locations in our area have run out of the vaccine and those that still have a supply can barely keep it in stock. At the Downhome Pharmacy in Botetourt County, business is booming. The owner...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Vaccines, Disease Prevention, Asthma, Diseases and Illnesses
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Local doctors seeing early flu cases
reporterAt Doctors Express in Roanoke, it has already started. "We had a couple cases of the flu about a month ago. And in the past week, actually just yesterday, we had 3-more cases," says Dr Serge Depret-Guillaume. The flu virus is alive and well, and this...Tags: Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Viral Diseases and Infections, Coughing, Drugs and Medicines
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Free flu shots being given out in Lynchburg on Oct. 20
If you live near Lynchburg, you may be eligible for a free flu shot. The Central Virginia Health District and the Lynchburg Fire Department is teaming up to give out 400 free flu shots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20. The shots will be given out at...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Vaccines, Hospitals and Clinics, Disease Prevention, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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Think prevention to keep your kids healthy this school year
WDBJ 7 Anchor/ReporterKids are back in school, but they might be bringing home more than just books and papers. They may also be bringing home colds. Local pediatricians say they're already busy this school year. Dr. John Moore is with Carilion Pediatric Medicine. He...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Health and Safety at School, Vaccines, Disease Prevention, Drugs and Medicines
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Flu season expected to peak next month
ReporterIt's a common sound these days inside the office. People coughing or sneezing. But the worst is still to come. The Centers for Disease Control predicts the peak of flu season will hit next month. The CDC is now airing two commercials encouraging people...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Flu
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Flu shots without the needle? What's up with that?
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterIt's no secret getting a shot isn't usually fun. "I don't like needles," said Sue Garten as she waited for her flu shot at Kroger Pharmacy in Daleville. But now customers at all Kroger pharmacies in this region won't be injected with a needle. Instead,...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Vaccines, Health and Safety at Work, Health and Medical Professionals, Health
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Virginia Tech offers flu vaccine clinic today
Virginia Tech is getting Blacksburg ready to face flu season.
The school's Schiffert Health Center is having a walk-in seasonal flu vaccine clinic Tuesday. The clinic runs until 7:30 p.m. in the McComas Hall gym.
Vaccines will be available in both...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Vaccines, Hospitals and Clinics, Blacksburg, Drugs and Medicines
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Flu season begins; health officials encourage vaccination
It's that time of year again. Cooler weather means the flu virus isn't far behind.
Signs and clinics are popping up around the area reminding people to get their shots early.
Before the weather turns really cold and people start getting sick, now is...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Health and Safety at School, Hospitals and Clinics, Immune System, Virginia Tech
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Getting the flu shot still best bet to keep family healthy this flu season
REPORTERIf you haven't yet scheduled your flu shot, or one for your children, now is the time. Dr. John Moore with Carilion Pediatric Associates says there should be plenty of flu vaccine to go around this year, even though there have been vaccine shortages in...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Vaccines, Asthma, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Heart Disease
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