Infectious Disease and Seniors
With age comes an increased vulnerability to infectious disease such as the flu etc. Learn about these diseases and how they are treated.
Updated Influenza Prevention and Control Guidelines for 2006
The federal government has issued new guidelines for the administration of influenza vaccine to help prevent and control the flu.
The federal government has issued new guidelines for the administration of influenza vaccine to help prevent and control the flu.
Should Healthcare Be Rationed?
Article about a paper from NIH Ethicists who argue that flu epidemic priorities should be re-evaluated should a flu epidemic occur.
Article about a paper from NIH Ethicists who argue that flu epidemic priorities should be re-evaluated should a flu epidemic occur.
Grief and Marital Status Affect Older Adults Immune Response to Flu Vaccination
Results of a study on the effect of grief caused by the death of a loved one on the immune system of older adults.
Results of a study on the effect of grief caused by the death of a loved one on the immune system of older adults.
How to wash your hands
A simple how-to on effective handwashing that can help prevent illness caused by bacteria and virus that may come in contact with your hands. Help yourself and others to stay safe and healthy.
A simple how-to on effective handwashing that can help prevent illness caused by bacteria and virus that may come in contact with your hands. Help yourself and others to stay safe and healthy.
Treat Colds and Flu
If you are too young or otherwise not elegible for the flu shot and end up with a cold or flu there are ways to minimize the effects. Learn how to care for yourself with a cold or flu.
If you are too young or otherwise not elegible for the flu shot and end up with a cold or flu there are ways to minimize the effects. Learn how to care for yourself with a cold or flu.
Stopping the Spread of Germs
Information on steps you can take to prevent the spread of germs that cause disease and illness.
Information on steps you can take to prevent the spread of germs that cause disease and illness.
Influenza Pandemic Preparedness
Information about the government (Health and Human Services) plan for dealing with a deadly influenza pandemic that is expected to hit at sometime in the near future.
Information about the government (Health and Human Services) plan for dealing with a deadly influenza pandemic that is expected to hit at sometime in the near future.
Good Handwashing Prevents Infection
Information about good handwashing techniques for medical staff in hospitals to help prevent infection being passed from patient to patient.
Information about good handwashing techniques for medical staff in hospitals to help prevent infection being passed from patient to patient.