Medical News

In this section I will report  any new and relevant medical news or information as it is released. 

The worst flu season in over 20 years is upon us.  The flu vaccine was not highly effective this year but but appears to lessen the severity of symptoms.  Vitamin C and Elderberry has been recommended by some experts as having some benefit in mitigating the severity of symptoms of the flu.

A new shingles vaccines is now available and recommend by the CDC for all people over 50, including those who already received the prior shingles vaccine (Zostavax).  The new vaccine is called Shingrix and is given in two shots 2-6 months apart.