Flu subsides, visitor restrictions lifted
NORWICH – Due to decreasing flu activity in the community, the Backus Health System Monday lifted its visitor restrictions. This...
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Category Archives: Flu
January 11, 2013
The Flu and You
Flu cases are on the rise, not only in our region but across the country. So far this flu season,...
December 13, 2012
Flu outbreak prompts visitor restrictions at Backus
Due to a high number of confirmed flu cases, the Backus Health System is enacting temporary visitor restrictions and limiting public use of its facilities beginning Friday, Dec. 14
December 7, 2012
Fighting the flu
The flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade, and health officials suspect it could be...
December 7, 2012
Record turn out for flu shots
Ninety-nine percent of Backus employees got their flu vaccinations, the highest number by far in the history of the institution.
August 10, 2012
Tips to avoid swine flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting a re-emergence of swine flu. While the odds of contracting the...
October 3, 2011
Backus health centers offer flu shots
NORWICH – The William W. Backus Hospital’s health centers in Colchester, Montville, Ledyard and Plainfield are offering flu shots to the public. Call ahead of time to ensure that there is adequate supply. The Colchester number is 537-4601, Ledyard is 464-3104, Plainfield is 564-2198 and Montville is 848-1298.