Navigating the 2024-2025 Flu Season

What have you heard about this year's flu season? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, pharmacist and children's book author Alexandria Yarborough, PharmD discusses the 2024-2025 flu season with and Co-Host Julie Woon, highlighting its early onset and severity. She explains the dominant flu strains, the importance of vaccination, and addresses common misconceptions about the flu shot. The conversation also covers preventative measures, distinguishing between flu and other respiratory illnesses, and the significance of public health messaging in managing flu season effectively.

Highlights:

• (00:44) Meet Dr. Alexandria Yarborough.
• (01:11) 2024-2025 Flu Season Overview and Severity.
• (03:49) Flu Vaccine Insights and Recommendations.
• (06:52) Preventative Measures and Public Health Messaging.
• (10:03) Distinguishing Flu from Other Illnesses.
• (12:52) Special Considerations for Vulnerable Populations
• (15:06) Preparing for Flu Season and Conclusion.

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