by admin | Jan 2, 2019 | Germs, Preventing germs, Viruses
SV or Respiratory Syntactical Virus is especially dangerous to Infants and the Elderly Right now the best way to prevent RSV infections is to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, regularly disinfect surfaces that may have the virus, and not close talk or rub...
by admin | Dec 19, 2018 | Preventing germs
Germs spread via coughing, sneezing, and person-to-person contact. Protecting yourself from germs in the first place is one of the best ways to stay healthy this season. We’ve got some tips and tricks for your daily routine to help you stay healthy and avoid the...
by admin | Dec 6, 2018 | Day care centers
Originally Published by VerywellFamily Find out the truth about daycare-associated infections and what causes them. Did you know there are even some health-related benefits for children who attend daycare centers and preschools? Keep reading to find out more! Are kids...
by admin | Dec 5, 2018 | Cold and flu
Flu season is here, and the best way to arm yourself is by understating the facts. Prevention is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others around you. Knowing and understanding the basics of the flu can help you to avoid a deadly situation. Let’s take a...
by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Infection prevention
You wash your hands after going to the bathroom and before meals, apply hand sanitizer often, and make sure your work surfaces are clean and tidy. You sneeze into the crook of your elbow and avoid touching hands with anyone you know is sick. You take all necessary...
by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | Bacteria, Carpets
Originally Published by Realtor.com According to a recent University of Houston study, more than 26% of shoes worn inside the home are contaminated with Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a bacterium that can cause stomach pain and explosive diarrhea. In a...
by admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Cold and flu
No one wants a stuffy nose, a harsh cough, a sore throat, and an achy body. That’s why every fall and winter, families brace themselves (and their children) for cold and flu season. Being sick can put a damper on holiday celebrations, schoolwork, and the household....
by admin | Oct 31, 2018 | Cold and flu, Infection prevention
Originally Published by NJ Biz A survey released Wednesday by health insurer Clover Health revealed that only 45 percent of New Jersey seniors have gotten a flu shot so far this fall. The findings have prompted Clover Health, a Medicare Advantage insurer, to urge...
by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Germs
Simply put, germs are living organisms that are spread through saliva, sweat, and blood; they also make your body sick. Tell this to your child and you’re likely to get blank stares. Children know they need to wash their hands and cover their mouths when they cough,...
by admin | Oct 19, 2018 | Bacteria
Originally Published by Consumer Affairs Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that an antibiotic-resistant salmonella outbreak began spreading from chicken and has since infected 92 people across 29 states. The Food and Drug...
