EUGENE, Ore. — Not everyone has the warm clothes needed to get through these cold winter days and nights. So if you’d like to help someone in need, Catholic Community Services is hosting its annual winter clothing drive. You can donate coats, socks, mittens, hats, blankets or shoes at any one of 20 different collection … Continue reading »
Clinics See Flu Vaccine Rush
EUGENE, Ore. — With flu shots scarce at pharmacies in Lane County, we learned, some urgent cares seem to be the only places with a good supply. The four urgent cares in our area are seeing an influx in people lining up for the flu shot. We began reporting Thursday night that the urgent cares … Continue reading »
19 People Hospitalized Due to Flu
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Lane County Public Health says a flu outbreak at an assisted living facility sickened 55 people. Nineteen of those were taken to the hospital. The health department says the people were infected with Influenza Type A, which causes severe fever, cough, runny nose, nasal congestion and muscle and joint aches. It can … Continue reading »
Possible to Get Flu Even with Vaccine
(CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control is warning the flu season appears to be bad this year, spreading faster and earlier than usual. The CDC says the South and Southeast section of the country is getting hit hard. Even people who received the flu shot can still get sick. “Number one, it does take … Continue reading »
Keep Skin Healthy During Winter
(CNN) — Winter can be a tough season, especially when it comes to your skin. Combine the cold temperatures outside with the warm temperatures inside and skin can begin to crack. And that’s not good. “You could be giving all sorts of nasty bacteria a way to get into your skin. That can lead to … Continue reading »
