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Insects
Insect and
spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and
itching. These mild reactions are common and may last from a few
hours to a few days.
Read more at WebMD.com (our source).
Clean Hands: Save Lives
Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is
one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and
spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by
not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running
water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use
soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean
hands. read full
story
Source: http://cdc.gov/
About Antimicrobial Resistance: A Brief Overview
Antibiotics and similar drugs, together called
antimicrobial agents, have been used for the last 70 years to treat
patients who have infectious diseases. Since the 1940s, these drugs have
greatly reduced illness and death from infectious diseases. Antibiotic
use has been beneficial and, when prescribed and taken correctly, their
value in patient care is enormous.
read full story
Source: http://cdc.gov/
Influenza
What is influenza (also called flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza
viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to
death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu
vaccine each year.
Symptoms of flu
People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- fever* or feeling feverish/chills
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue (very tired)
- Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more
common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a
fever. Source: CDC
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This month...
February 2012 is
MD/Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart Month
Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
National Caffeine Addiction Awareness Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
Relationship Wellness Month
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Watch out for ....
Insects
Insect and spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common and may last from a few hours to a few days. Read more at WebMD.com (our source).
Clean Hands: Save Lives
Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands. read full story
Source: http://cdc.gov/
About Antimicrobial Resistance: A Brief Overview
Antibiotics and similar drugs, together called antimicrobial agents, have been used for the last 70 years to treat patients who have infectious diseases. Since the 1940s, these drugs have greatly reduced illness and death from infectious diseases. Antibiotic use has been beneficial and, when prescribed and taken correctly, their value in patient care is enormous. read full story
Source: http://cdc.gov/
Influenza
What is influenza (also called flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
Symptoms of flu
People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- fever* or feeling feverish/chills
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue (very tired)
- Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. Source: CDC Read more
This month...
MD/Low Vision Awareness Month
American Heart Month
Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
National Caffeine Addiction Awareness Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
Relationship Wellness Month
Wise Health Care Consumer Month