Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing back on Louisiana’s decision to stop promoting vaccines, arguing it will make immunization harder for parents. Here’s what he had to say.
Flu cases are spiking in Louisiana, with emergency room visits on the rise. Health officials warn of severe flu strains and urge residents to take precautions.
For the second consecutive year, Louisiana leads the nation in early-season flu cases, according to CDC data. Last week, Louisiana reported the highest flu activity nearing the ‘very high’ range. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says over 11-percent of flu tests in Louisiana returned positive, compared to the national average of 3.5-percent. ...
Is it the change in temperature or how we react to changes that sends so many Louisiana families to urgent cares and walk-in clinics when the weather changes?
Louisiana healthcare officials say there has been a surge in cases of walking pneumonia among the state's children. Here's what parents will want to know.
Take a few ingredients you have around the house, toss them in your slow cooker, and add water. That's all you need to ease the symptoms of a cold or the flu.