New flu variant causes a rise in cases; here’s what you can do

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — A new strain of influenza is sparking concern from doctors, parents, and patients.

According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), 9.5% of ER visits during the week of Christmas were due to the flu. That was the highest since the week ending Nov. 5 of 2022, when the…

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TROY Health Center warns about increasing flu concerns

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — As temperatures continue to drop, health experts warn the chances of catching the flu rise.

“This is flu season and and, probably, all of the students know somebody in their family already that’s had it or got it now,” said certified nurse practitioner Jacque Chirico. “Now they’ve been exposed and a…

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