St. Elizabeth Medical Center Holds Point of Dispensing Clinic
Utica, NY (WIBX) - In the event of a viral outbreak, Utica's Saint Elizabeth Medical Center says they will be prepared.
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Schuyler Commons Hosting Flu Shot Clinic
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Schuyler Commons in Utica is hosting a flu clinic, with help from Flu Prevention Partners.
Visitation Restrictions In Effect At Faxton-St. Luke’s
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Visitors to the Two West Building at Faxton-Saint Luke's Hospital are under restrictions for the next two weeks.
New Initiative Targets Unneeded ER Visits
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is partnering with the Medical Societies of Herkimer and Oneida counties, in an effort to reduce unneeded emergency room visits and keep costs down.
The group is launching television and radio advertisements, urging people with minor ailments to visit their doctor first, before going to the E-R...
FDA Says Flu Injector Devices Not Approved as Vaccines
Flu vaccines have always been dreaded by those who hate shots, but this year a company called PharmaJet introduced a device that uses “a high-pressure steam of liquid to pierce the skin and deliver the vaccine.” The needle-phobics rejoiced.
But now the FDA is saying, Not so fast.
Flu Shots Being Offered
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Oneida County is offering flu shots starting Friday. The vaccine will be offered in shot or nasal form.
Free Immunization Clinic
Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - Herkimer County Public Health is holding an Immunization Clinic today.