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Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

Deb Balzer is a Senior Communications Specialist at Mayo Clinic. 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.

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
Infectious Diseases A-Z: What parents should know about bronchiolitis

Seasonal influenza isn't the only viral illness to watch out for this winter, especially if you have young children and infants. Bronchiolitis is a viral[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 22, 2018
Cancer blood test is an important step forward

An experimental blood test to detect eight types of cancer is being called "encouraging." A study published in the journal Science shows researchers developed a single blood[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 19, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to reduce salt in your diet

Have you set new health goals for the new year? Those with high blood pressure or who are at risk may want to consider simply[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 16, 2018
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
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