Yesterday, we published a blog post about the serious flu situation in California. However other U.S. states are facing severe outbreaks. Massachusetts, in particular, is experiencing an alarming surge in flu cases, prompting urgent warnings from health officials. Flu Cases in Massachusetts at Record HighsAccording to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the…
Watertown, Mass. – February 26, 2025 – Exergen Corporation, the leading manufacturer of infrared temperature measurement equipment for medical applications, today announced an agreement with Grupo Dokka’s pharmacy chains Farmacias Fischel and Farmacias La Bomba to distribute Exergen’s TAT-2000C in Costa Rica. Exergen’s TAT-2000C is designed for at-home use and…
For the past few years, the flu has claimed fewer lives than COVID-19. A new report reveals the flu is now deadlier than COVID-19, fueling public health concerns. With low vaccination rates, experts are cautioning this could be one of the worst flu seasons. It is important to be proactive…
Currently the United States is experiencing rising flu infection rates, overwhelmed emergency departments, and an increasing death toll. Across the nation hospitals are struggling to manage the surge in flu-related cases, with limited and stressed resources that are forcing facilities to implement emergency measures not experienced since Covid-19. In states…
In recent years, there has been a shift in public trust towards science and medical advice. As highlighted in a recent article in The Guardian, anti-medical and anti-science narratives are more prevalent. This trend raises concerns, particularly when it comes to fundamental aspects of health and well-being. Regardless of one’s…
In Kansas City a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak has been reported. Since January 24, 2025, health authorities have been tracking 67 active cases. It started in 2024 and has grown into one of the largest in the United States in recent years. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is monitoring…
