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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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