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05/03/2020

Good news: This year’s flu vaccine has been as effective as last year.

The flu or Influenza, an acute respiratory disease, most commonly caused by type A and B viruses, can easily spread from person through indirect contact, contaminated surfaces or mucosal membranes of the nose, throat, etc. As according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the vaccine for the 2019-2020 influenza outbreak has been 45% effective (CDC, Crawford). Flu vaccinations not only decrease the prevalence, but lessens severity and hospitalization. Also, getting vaccinated reduces the time away from work, school and other responsibilities. Since this current 2019-2020 season has been an early and harsh period it is important to care for you, your children, other family members, and your community. The CDC reported showed the importance of the vaccine because it showed 55% effectiveness in children and adolescents (6 months to 17 years) and 37 % in adults. Vaccines should be continued to be offered to all unvaccinated patients for both the good of the individual and public. For detailed information click here. https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20200226interimfluve.html?cmpid=em_AP_20200219
Contributed by Z. Durmus

According to a Feb. 21 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC, the current influenza vaccine has been 45% effective overall against 2019-2020 seasonal influenza A and B viruses.

28/02/2020

What you need to know:

Information about the coronavirus outbreak is spreading fast, but what do we actually know about the illness? CBC News medical contributor and family physici...

27/02/2020

Bad news: Will it or will it not?

The ongoing investigation of the coronavirus is still in process as new cases light up the map rapidly. Fears grow as health officials warn the people that the coronavirus outbreak will likely extend into the United States. Coronavirus spread here at home is not a question of whether or not it will occur, but rather a question of when it will spread throughout the United States. It is very crucial that people prepare and learn ways of responding to this novel coronavirus because of the unexpected symptoms which range from mild to severe illness possibly resulting in death. It is best that Americans take action to reduce their chances of exposition to the disease. For more detailed information visit the Center for Diseases Control’s site here https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Contributed by Z. Durmus

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

26/02/2020

If you want to be healthy for the rest of your life you have to start now, intermittent fasting is an excellent way to begin...

There is good evidence that intermittent fasting can be as effective for weight loss as simply eating less. But many people find it too hard to get through the fasting interval. New research suggests that eating only during a limited part of the day is more manageable and provides significant metabo...

07/02/2020

Did you visit your physician and get your flu shot this year?

The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. Take action to prevent flu.

16/01/2020

Take control of your own health

A diagnosis doesn't have to be permanent, say the authors of a new paper.

09/01/2020

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/public-health-focus/lung-illnesses-associated-use-vaping-products

Information for the Public, FDA Actions, and Recommendations

31/12/2019

New Year, New You!

19/12/2019

The beginning of December is national handwashing awareness. Every day we touch things that have germs like doorknobs, keyboards, our phones. We also frequently touch our eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of infection and common diseases.

16/12/2019