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Tag: respiratory infection

shows a man sneezing, potentially spreading a respiratory virus. Flu symptoms include sneezing, cough, fever and aches.
Posted inInfectious Disease

Should I skip the Thanksgiving gathering if I feel sick?

by Rose Hoban November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

By Rose Hoban The number of travelers on the move for the Thanksgiving holiday is up with airports expected to screen as many as 2.5 million passengers nationwide today, and possibly surpass that number on Sunday, Nov. 27, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration. “We expect to be busier this year than last year […]

shows a smiling young woman wearing a plaid shirt, similing at the camera
Posted inInfectious Disease

Melissa Crady was young, vibrant and among 199 North Carolinians who died from the flu this season

by Greg Barnes May 10, 2019April 13, 2021
shows a fire in a fireplace
Posted inEnvironmental Health

When Wood Smoke Poses Risks

by Catherine Clabby January 10, 2018January 23, 2019
Shows a map with multiple areas of eastern and northern Greensboro colored in red. One area, right near the center of town, is circled in yellow.
Posted inEnvironmental Health

Better Housing for Better Health in Greensboro

by Catherine Clabby September 20, 2017September 21, 2017
NC State University/ Dr. David Crouse
Posted inRural Health

Helping Farmers Care for Their Number One Asset: Themselves

by Taylor Knopf July 4, 2017October 4, 2022
Posted inEnvironmental Health

North Carolina is Latest in State CAFO Battles

by Catherine Clabby April 13, 2017July 21, 2022

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