Health OfficialsReport First Influenza Case in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD – 12/30/2011 – The flu has officially arrivedin Maryland. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) announced todaythe first laboratory confirmed case of seasonal influenza in Maryland. Thisseason’s first confirmed case comes months later than last season’s. Officialssay last season’s first confirmed case was reported on October 14. Health officials urge the public to be vaccinated. It is nottoo late to receive this year’s seasonal vaccine. Influenza is anaturally occurring viral disease that causes respiratory infections. Symptomsmay include:
- A sudden onset of fever
- Dry cough
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Tiredness
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion or stuffiness.
"Reducethe chance of spreading flu and other viruses by covering your cough with atissue or your sleeve, washing your hands often and staying home if you aresick," says Fran Lessans, President and Founder of Passport Health, the largestprivate provider of travel medical services and immunizations in the UnitedStates. Founded in 1994, the Baltimore native company has expanded to 200vaccine clinics nationwide.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)recognized Passport Health in June of this year for 10 years of excellence inimproving influenza immunization uptake and reducing the health impact ofinfluenza. Passport Health isproud to contribute to increasing immunization rates and provides onsitewellness clinics for major corporations nationwide. Customized wellnesssolutions not only include flu and pneumoniaimmunization clinics but also cholesterol and glucose screenings, physicals,drug screenings as well as travel medical services.
"It'snever too late to get vaccinated against the flu."
***TammyBroghammertammy.broghammer@passporthealthusa.com410.727.0556
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