There are 3 article(s) tagged Flu Season 2022-2023:

• December 2022

  • Memphis impacted by shortage of antibiotics, children’s pain relievers

    “I’ve been a retail pharmacist for 33 years and I’ve never seen a shortage of antibiotics until this year,” said the owner of a local pharmacy.

    By Aisling Mäki December 22, 2022

• November 2022

  • Surge in pediatric flu reduces school attendance

    Data from the Shelby County Health Department shows the percentage of ER visits for flu-like illnesses in November was nearly four times the number for the same period last year. Patients ages 5-24 were hardest hit. 

    By Aarron Fleming, Aisling Mäki November 28, 2022

• October 2022

  • Infectious disease experts forecast harsh flu season

    Flu season typically peaks from December to February but Memphis-area emergency rooms are already treating an unusually large number of influenza patients. 

    By Aisling Mäki October 21, 2022