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Mid-South flu rates on the rise, TN Department of Health reports 4 children dead from the virus | Here's what you can do to stay safe

Keeping You Healthy

Mid-South flu rates on the rise, TN Department of Health reports 4 children dead from the virus | Here's what you can do to stay safe

The end of February marks the return to a normal flu season, but doctors still recommend taking precautions if you don't want to get sick.
Health

RSV and flu hitting Memphis area earlier than past years

According to Le Bonheur, Memphis should be on the tail-end of the RSV wave.
Health Alert

Memphis VA offers ‘Telehealth’, a virtual doctor’s office

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) – The Memphis VA medical center is going high tech. Telehealth is a free program that provides veterans with top-no...
Health Alert

FDA requires stronger warning about risk of neuropsychiatric events associated with asthma and allergy medication singulair and generic montelukast

The FDA says risks may include suicidal thoughts or actions.
Coronavirus

Here are all the coronavirus testing sites in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas

The CDC says tests also are provided to U.S. state and local public health laboratories.
Health Alert

Needle exchange programs expanded as deadly drug overdoses spike in Shelby County

Drug users can exchange dirty needles, get free narcan, and get access to counseling if they want it.
Health Alert

Donors desperately needed for blood drive at Oak Court Mall May 22, May 23, and May 29

One blood donation can save up to three lives.
Local News

Memphis agencies assisting vulnerable renters as key federal eviction protection set to expire

Fund in place to help out renters affected by COVID-19 and facing eviction
Health Alert

As if 2020 hasn’t stunk enough already, mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in 20 Memphis zip codes

Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile Virus to humans when they bite them. Shelby County Health Department announces schedule of “mosquito control activities”
Health

First monkeypox case confirmed in Shelby County

The Shelby County Health Department said they're working to find close contacts to the person that was infected.
Health Alert

IV hydration: What is it, and what you should know before trying it

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) – IV hydration drip bars been popular on the east and west coast for years but now hydration bars are popping up here in...

State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages Tennessean's to practice fire safety while cooking this Thanksgiving

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Mid-South flu rates on the rise, TN Department of Health reports 4 children dead from the virus | Here's what you can do to stay safe

Mid-South flu rates on the rise, TN Department of Health reports 4 children dead from the virus | Here's what you can do to stay safe

RSV and flu hitting Memphis area earlier than past years

Memphis VA offers ‘Telehealth’, a virtual doctor’s office

FDA requires stronger warning about risk of neuropsychiatric events associated with asthma and allergy medication singulair and generic montelukast

Here are all the coronavirus testing sites in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas

Needle exchange programs expanded as deadly drug overdoses spike in Shelby County

Donors desperately needed for blood drive at Oak Court Mall May 22, May 23, and May 29

Memphis agencies assisting vulnerable renters as key federal eviction protection set to expire

As if 2020 hasn’t stunk enough already, mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in 20 Memphis zip codes

First monkeypox case confirmed in Shelby County

IV hydration: What is it, and what you should know before trying it

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