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09/25/17 By Dana Szymkowiak

Hepatitis A Outbreak: San Diego

Each year, approximately 30,000 to 50,000 cases of Hepatitis A occur in the United States. Since late 2016, San Diego has been attempting to combat an outbreak of this disease. Hepatitis A is spreading like…
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09/11/17 By Dana Szymkowiak

Do You Feel Comfortable Discussing Hand Hygiene?

Sometimes when you bring up concerns of hygiene, it may be taken as a criticism. This feeling can be the same amongst coworkers, family members, and everyone alike. If your hospital, care facility, or even…
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08/28/17 By Dana Szymkowiak

What is the Difference Between Pandemic Flu and Seasonal Flu?

We know and accept that germs are spread each and every place that we go. Those germs that cause the flu are even more apparent from October to May. There is however a difference year…
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08/22/17 By Dana Szymkowiak

How Can I Stay Healthy If I Don’t Get The Flu Shot?

Although most doctors recommend that everyone must get the flu vaccination, that is not always the case. In a study completed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 40% of people in the…
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08/16/17 By Dana Szymkowiak

Fungal Disease Awareness Week

August 14–18, 2017, is the first Fungal Disease Awareness Week. CDC and partners have organized this week to highlight the importance of recognizing serious fungal diseases early enough in the course of a patient’s illness to…
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08/14/17 By Jordan Weinstein

Who Is Considered High Risk During Flu Season?

Each year, flu season hits and it seems like everyone is getting sick at some point or another. While the general public gets mostly mild symptoms of illness and recovers quickly, others are not so…
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