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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: Measles cases surge in Europe

Poor vaccination rates are thought to have led to a measles epidemic across Europe, especially in Italy, Romania and the Ukraine, according to the World[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 26, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you practice good sleep hygiene?

Sleep. Your body needs it every day. Too little sleep may affect your body's immune system. Too much sleep may result in poor quality of sleep. But[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 26, 2018
FluMist approved in US for 2018-2019 flu season

FluMist, a child-friendly nasal spray vaccine, has gained approval from the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) to be available for the 2018-2019 flu[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 22, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Understanding postpartum depression

A new mother may experience many emotions ─ from joy, excitement and fear to feelings of being overwhelmed. Some new mothers also may experience the baby[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 21, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Can you get sick with the flu twice in 1 season?

The influenza epidemic continues across much of the U.S. For those who had the flu earlier in the season, it's possible to become infected with[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 19, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing cancer with lifestyle changes

More than 1.7 million new cancer diagnoses and approximately 600,000 deaths from cancer are projected for 2018, according to the American Cancer Society. What if you[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 15, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: What to do if you have the flu

When is it safe to return to normal activities after coming down with the flu? "A general rule of thumb is to stay away from[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 12, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart-healthy diet for women

Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women. Despite increases in awareness, health officials say women remain unaware of their risks. Dr. Amy[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 8, 2018
Shingles vaccine, MMR booster top immunization schedule

Two key changes in adult vaccine recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention include the new shingles vaccine and booster shots for mumps. All adults[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 7, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Flu versus the common cold

Influenza and the common cold are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. The more intense flu symptoms tend to come on more abruptly than the gradual,[...]

By Deb Balzer • February 5, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: How the flu makes you so sick

The influenza season in the U.S. already has claimed a number of lives including at least 30 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 29, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: You’re washing your hands all wrong

Flu is active in much of the U.S. Along with getting a seasonal flu vaccine, a 20-second way to prevent illness is to wash your hands properly.[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 24, 2018
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