Ochsner Medical Center of New Orleans Director Sandra Kemmerly says fewer people are vaccinated against the flu this year…
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Kemmerly says Louisiana currently leads the country for the percentage of flu tests that come back positive.
A new state law requires firefighters to receive annual physical and cancer screenings at no cost and Willis Knighton will provide that service for firefighters in Caddo and Bossier Parishes. CEO Jaf Fielder ….
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Fielder says firefighters are 14-percent more likely to develop cancer because of their job than any other occupation.
The FTC is cracking down on so-called “junk fees.” Starting in April, entities like hotels, ticket brokers and rental car companies will need to disclose all extraneous fees up front. Don Redman with Triple-A says consumers have been screaming about those fees for years.
Cut 13 (12) “…weren’t aware of.”
The Humane Society is discouraging the public from giving pets as a gift this holiday season. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says many factors should be considered before gifting a pet, with cost being the biggest factor. Dorson says also consider the person’s lifestyle. Dorson says an elderly person may prefer a calm, older dog or cat rather than an energetic puppy or kitten. Dorson says breed, age and temperament also need to be considered.