Topic: Flu
Flu cases hold steady with vaccine uptake on the rise in Cayman
Cayman is now well into flu season, but health officials say the surprising trend isn’t a spike in cases but a surge in demand for the vaccine.
COVID-19 no longer Cayman’s main respiratory infection
COVID-19 is no longer the leading respiratory threat in the Cayman Islands, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Gent, who says the virus has now 'settled into the mix' alongside other common illnesses.
Public Health monitoring rise in respiratory illnesses
The Public Health Department says it is monitoring an increase in respiratory illnesses in the Cayman Islands.
Free seasonal flu vaccines available to all residents
Vaccines for the seasonal flu have arrived and all Cayman residents can get a shot for free at several health centres without an appointment.
A very sneezy Christmas in store amid ‘viral siege’
It is going to be a sniffly Christmas for many in Cayman amid a 'viral siege' that is leaving doctors' offices full and pharmacy aisles empty.
Flu Clinic moves to Cayman Islands Hospital
The Health Services Authority (HSA) advises the public that the Flu Clinic will be operating at the Cayman Islands Hospital (located to the left of A&E).
Flu cases continue to climb
The Health Services Authority has said it continues to see more patients heading to the hospital with influenza symptoms.
Cayman sees spike in flu cases
Cayman’s Health Services Authority said there has been a 27.5% increase in the number of patients seeking medical care for flu-like symptoms in January when compared to December 2019.
HSA flu clinic opens
The Health Services Authority has opened a temporary flu clinic at the George Town General Practice Clinic.
Free flu vaccines available
Seasonal flu vaccines are now available for free at public hospitals and health clinics throughout the Cayman Islands.
High demand for vaccines in busy flu season
Cayman’s flu longer-than-usual season rages on, but a larger-than-usual stock of vaccines and medication ordered by public health officials last year means doses are still available.
Health officials release flu statistics
The Public Health Department released updated statistics on Thursday about the number of influenza cases that have been reported recently, showing a marked increase in flu activity throughout Cayman.
Flu cases on the upswing in Cayman
With flu season in full swing, there has been a “marked increase” in the number of influenza cases in the Cayman Islands over the last several weeks, according to Public Health Department Acting Director Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez.
