Some health experts are saying covid, flu and RSV is going away as we welcome norovirus cases. We asked Dr. Browne what that is and why there’s such a focus on this now. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Valley Fever
We don’t talk much about valley fever here in Connecticut but now we are. The issue which typically plagues people in the southwest is now reportedly spreading and is expected to reach the east by the end of the century. Dr. Browne shares why it’s spreading and everything we need to know about it. He also…
Melissa in the Morning: Grounding
Grounding, also called earthing, is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth. This practice relies on grounding physics to explain how electrical charges from the earth can have positive effects on your body. We asked Dr. Browne about it. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Bacterial Meningitis
Legendary rock guitarist, Jeff Beck, died at 78 from bacterial meningitis, according to medical officials. What is bacterial meningitis? How common is it? Could a meningitis vaccine protect you from this? Dr. Browne gave us some insight into this. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Antivirals from the Stockpile
With antivirals in high demand this winter, the US Department of Health and Human Services is making Tamiflu available to states from the national stockpile. What precident are we setting with families demanding unnecessary drugs from pediatricians? Dr. Browne weighs in on that and comments on the debate of bringing back temporary mask mandates. IMAGE…
Melissa in the Morning: Antibiotic Shortage
Some parents of sick kids are scrambling with a nationwide shortage of amoxicillin. The popular antibiotic is used to treat ear infections, but doctors seem to be prescribing them for children fighting viruses. Dr. Browne shares why that’s happening and the negative aftermath of too many antibiotics in the human body. IMAGE CREDIT; iStock / Getty…
Melissa in the Morning: Flu in Connecticut
Connecticut had its first flu case this week. We lost a person between the ages of 50 and 59 in New London county. Dr. Browne spoke about our flu season and what you should do to best protect yourself from getting sick. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: RSV Vaccines on the Horizon
Record numbers of children with RSV are now being seen at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s. Meanwhile, Pfizer says it will seek FDA approval this year for its RSV vaccine. The drug company says it has enough promising data on its vaccine that it will end enrollment in its study and submit…
Melissa in the Morning: Tri-demic?
You’ve probably seen the term “tri-demic” being tossed around in the news. It’s a catchy phrase to basically bring attention to RSV cases, flu cases and covid cases. Dr. Browne talks about the trends we are seeing here in Connecticut. We also took several listener questions regarding flu and covid vaccines. IMAGE CREDIT: DigitalVision Vectors
Melissa in the Morning: Respiratory Illnesses
The state’s two children’s hospitals are overflowing with patients suffering from respiratory illnesses in what has become a national health crisis. Infectious disease doctors are concerned about the trend. Dr. Browne sheds some insight on this topic and what parents should know. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus