by admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Cold and flu
Originally Published by Health.com After you’ve had a cold, there are a few key household things that need to be properly sanitized. When you or someone in your house has a cold or flu, one of the main concerns is how to keep the infection from spreading....
by admin | Oct 9, 2023 | Preventing germs
Originally Published By American City & County Facility managers today are faced with the dual challenges of reducing the risk of pathogen transmission and meeting the heightened expectations of an increasingly hygiene-conscious public. As a result, they are under...
by admin | Oct 2, 2023 | Infection prevention
Originally Published by WRTV ABC COVID cases are on the rise as we head into fall. Doctors broke down what’s in the air to WRTV. “We’re starting to have a lot more of those sick visits coming in — fevers, colds, runny nose, congestion, you name it,...
by admin | Oct 2, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by Newark, NJ Patch Doctors believe there could be another “tripledemic” this winter with COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and are urging individuals to protect themselves by getting vaccinated. David Cennimo, an infectious...
by admin | Sep 25, 2023 | Day care centers
Originally Published by Philly Voice Sending your child to daycare for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. As you prepare your little one for this new chapter, you should brace yourself for the inevitable bouts of sickness and the high likelihood that...
by admin | Sep 18, 2023 | Schools
Originally Published by WCVB5 ABC You don’t need to tell local parents that there are nasty germs out there. They already know the viruses, the bacteria — even the bugs — are back. “One catches it,” said a mom having lunch outside with her two...
by admin | Sep 11, 2023 | Schools
Originally Published by CBS 58 As students head back to the classroom to start a new school year, health experts are urging parents to keep a close eye on their child’s health. With COVID-19 cases on the rise throughout the nation, the most recent update from...
by admin | Sep 6, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by CBS News With summer ending, doctors are gearing up for what is expected to be a busy fall and winter with a convergence of three viruses. Three respiratory viruses are the most concerning right now. COVID hospitalizations are low but have...
by admin | Sep 5, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by NorthJersey.com Packed pediatricians’ offices. Late-night visits to the emergency room. Bare pharmacy shelves. Those were some of the scenes that played out in New Jersey last fall when the flu, RSV and to a lesser extent COVID developed...
by admin | Aug 28, 2023 | Viruses
Originally Published by ABC News Health officials are urging the public to plan ahead when it comes to scheduling their vaccinations, as this year may look a little different than previous seasons. With fall approaching, public health officials are spreading the word...