Several cases of canine influenza have been confirmed in central Arkansas, leading veterinarians to recommend increased precautions for dog owners. The disease does not affect humans, but is highly contagious for dogs and can be fatal. According to a recent…
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UAMS to Offer Booster COVID Vaccines Beginning Monday Sep. 27
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will begin offering third doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to qualifying individuals on Monday, Sept. 27, at the Vaccine Clinic at 401 S. Monroe St. in Little Rock. This clinic also…
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Flu Vaccines in Stock at Local Health Units
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Health has stocked its Local Health Units with influenza vaccines, which are now available on a walk-in basis. According to the department, vaccines are available for no out-of-pocket expense. While Individuals are encouraged to bring their…
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House Report: Flu Vaccinations Increasingly Important After Recent Decline
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith children headed back to school this month, now is the perfect time for many families to get caught up on immunizations. The summer of 2020 may be more critical than previous summers, as there is a concern that immunizations…
Arkansas Department of Health state epidemiologist Jennifer Dillaha joined Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero at the COVID-19 daily update to encourage Arkansans to get a flu vaccine within the next few months. According to her, this year will be…
Last flu season, 113 influenza related deaths were reported in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), 71% of the adults who died were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccine history. ADH also reported that 28 schools closed…
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House Report: Health Department Prepares Vaccines for Flu Season
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLast year, there were 227 flu-related deaths reported in Arkansas. Last week, the health department announced that one Arkansan has died from flu-related symptoms during this flu season. Since Sept. 30, 2018, over 150 positive influenza tests have been reported…