Elizabeth Hooper
Melrose, MA (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
WhatsGoingAroundNow.com
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Location:
Melrose
Industry:
Healthcare
Year Founded:
2008
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
What’s Going Around (URL removed)
Did your co-worker miss a day at the office because of the flu, and now you’re paranoid about catching it? Does that stomach upset herald a 24 hour “bug” or was it just the sushi from lunch? Junior has the sniffles – how long will it last and what’s been going around his kindergarten making everyone sick? Worries about the latest outbreak of strep throat or salmonella due to some unidentified veggie and need more info on if it’s in your area?
What’s Going Around (URL removed) offers the chance to track the latest flus, bugs, and other nasty infections – know what’s in your neighborhood™
With a simple interface that’s customizable based on your location, it’s very user friendly and helps you access information quickly. Our community includes content on the various things “going around,” including treatment, and regular features where health professionals answer your questions. Our data comes from a combination of the CDC, surveying local doctors, and patients and health professionals self-reporting confirmed diagnoses. We give you the tools to help you stay healthy!