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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: New shingles vaccine for everyone over age 50

"In excess of 30 percent of all of us are going to develop shingles sometime in our life," says Dr. Gregory Poland, director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. That's[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 15, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Severe season for influenza

Although early, it is already shaping up to be a severe season for influenza. Health officials say your best defense is to get vaccinated. It's[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 8, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Does your child have ear pain?

Is your child complaining of an earache? It could be an infection. Children are more prone to ear infections than adults, and they can be[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 1, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Importance of flu vaccine

It's flu season, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), deaths from seasonal flu have been increasing worldwide. The CDC says[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 26, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Why being vaccinated against the flu is a gift to your family

Many families will be opening presents Christmas morning. There is one gift that cannot be packaged or wrapped, though it could certainly save a life[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 25, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Food safety tips

If you are hosting a holiday party, there are some guests you will want to keep away: bacteria that cause foodborne illness. You can do[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 18, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: When you should skip a party

Holiday parties are in abundance this time of year. You can partake in food and drinks, and gather with friends. But if you're not feeling[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 11, 2017
Mayo Clinic Minute: Avoid holiday hazards around home

Emergency visits to the hospital go up significantly this time of year, and many of them can be avoided. Dr. Michael Boniface, a Mayo Clinic emergency[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 6, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Fight the flu with an influenza shot

Have you had your flu shot? Consider this. Dec. 3 - 9 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a reminder that everyone 6 months and older should be[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 4, 2017
Mayo Clinic Minute: What’s your limit on holiday salt?

It's the time of year when food takes center place. You may find yourself packing plates high with mashed potatoes or  snacking on stacks of[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 4, 2017
World AIDS Day: Hope to end stigma, transmission and isolation

Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day  — a day to bring awareness to HIV, and a renewed hope to end transmission and the isolation of living[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 1, 2017
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Does your child have a sore throat?

Is your child complaining of a dry and itchy throat? He or she may have a sore throat caused by a viral infection. “Sore throats[...]

By Deb Balzer • November 27, 2017
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