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Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

Deb Balzer is a Senior Communications Specialist at Mayo Clinic. She began her career as a TV news producer in Rochester, NY, before joining CONUS Communications, a pioneering national news satellite organization. She also field produced for ABC, CNN, the Rachael Ray Show and Farmers’ Almanac TV. Joining Mayo Clinic in 2015, Deb writes, produces and collaborates on medical stories with Mayo Clinic’s leading experts, providing trusted health and medical information to help patients.

Infectious Diseases A-Z: Flu season part 2

A second wave of influenza infection is underway in parts of the U.S., and it is a different strain that started the flu season. "Typically, we[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 18, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Are antiviral medications effective against the flu?

Most healthy people who become sick with the flu recover without needing to seek medical attention. For some, complications can arise. An estimated more than[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 11, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Skip the flu shot? It’s not too late

If you skipped getting an annual flu shot, it's not too late. And getting the shot is highly encouraged says Dr. Pritish Tosh, a Mayo Clinic[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 4, 2019
Mayo Clinic Minute: Can you slow down age-related hearing loss?

How many times did your parents tell you to turn down the loud music because you're going to lose your hearing? They had a point. Age-related[...]

By Deb Balzer • March 1, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Measles outbreaks continue in the US

Ten states have reported pockets of measles outbreaks since January. The infectious and deadly disease was eradicated in the U.S. in 2000. However, it continues[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 25, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Raw milk, cheese linked to brucellosis

People who consumed raw or unpasteurized milk from a Pennsylvania farm may have been exposed to Brucella strain RB51 — a drug-resistant bacteria that can lead to brucellosis.  This strain[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 18, 2019
Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips for a heart-healthy sandwich

Packing a healthy lunch seems like an easy task, but sometimes all the sandwich choices may seem daunting. Many deli, or processed meats, are packed[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 15, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Do you need to worry about a fever if you have the flu?

If you have the flu, you'll likely have a fever, as well. Fever is a temporary increase in body temperate and a common symptom of[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 28, 2019
Mayo Clinic Minute: Does your blood type matter when donating blood?

Donating blood can save lives. There are different blood types. Do you know yours? You could be one of the people whose blood type is in[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 22, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Vaccine hesitancy concerns Mayo Clinic Vaccine researcher

Influenza is now widespread in many areas of the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says activity is now "elevated" with millions of[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 21, 2019
Mayo Clinic Minute: What happens to donated blood?

In the winter months, it's common for blood donations to drop due to bad weather in many areas of the country and the flu. That's[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 15, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Norovirus cases rise in winter months

Norovirus is a highly contagious viral infection that is commonly referred to as "stomach flu." However, it is not related to the flu, which is[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 14, 2019
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