by admin | Jan 8, 2019 | Cold and flu, Germs
Originally Published on Patch.com Chances are you, once again, know somebody in New Jersey who got the flu this year – and they could be impacted by a potentially dangerous strain that was behind a worldwide pandemic. You yourself could also be at risk yourself, but...
by admin | Jan 8, 2019 | Bacteria, Germs, Public transportation
Germs and bacteria also love the confined space of an airplane cabin. There are a lot of different ways these tiny dangers can enter the shared air of the cabin or the water on your next flight. We’ve put together a short list of things to consider on your next trip...
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 | 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 15, 2018 | Germs, Infection prevention
Originally Published by Power 93.7 WBLK A mysterious illness that is seemingly sweeping the nation and affecting children was identified as Acute Flaccid Myelitis, or AFM . Today, doctors seem to have identified what is causing the mysterious ailment but still do not...
by admin | Oct 12, 2018 | Germs, Infection prevention
Originally Published by Infection Control Today Pneumonia-causing bacteria can be spread through picking and rubbing the nose, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal. Pneumococcus, the bacteria that can cause pneumonia, is known to be...
