As we’ve found out with the H1N1 pandemic, it is becoming vital to have access to technology to find the latest information about important issues. But sadly access to technology can difficult for those at the lower-end of the economic scale. One way you can help is by recycling your unneeded electronic eqiupment—like PCs or [...]
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The swine flu has been a highly publicized issue for several months, and many people have taken measures to protect themselves from infection. We recently heard about the extensive measures taken by Pamela Jackson, a nurse clinician, through our Public Insight Network. She pays special attention to her diet during the pandemic, focusing on eating green vegetables [...]
PBS Teachers is hosting a free webinar for educators on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. ET about “Helping Kids Understand Viruses and Vaccinations with SID THE SCIENCE KID.” Webinar participants will learn strategies and resources they can immediately use in the classroom to teach students about the critical topic of viruses, how vaccinations [...] Each year an average of 36,000 people die and over 200,000 people are hospitalized in the United States due to flu-related complications.(1) In addition to seasonal flu, an outbreak of H1N1 influenza (often referred to as “Swine Flu”) has greatly increased the number of people at risk this flu season. The outbreak of the H1N1 virus [...] St. Louis Business Journal is presenting a summit for businesses about being prepared for H1N1: Is your business ready and prepared to handle the effects of an H1N1 flu risk? How quickly can your operations be adjusted to address specific H1N1 concerns? Join our panel of experts and learn what you can do to prepare your employees [...] On Monday, November 2, KETC broadcast Living With the Flu: A Living St. Louis Special. If you missed the episode, it will be rebroadcast on Saturday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m. You can also watch the full episode here:
It’s funny to me that the word “google” has become a verb. When I don’t know something, I simply say, “I’ll google it and find out.” So, I guess it isn’t surprising that when a new strain of the flu developed and people were unfamiliar with it that they began to google it. In fact, Google [...] Getting a shot can be scary, for adults and kids alike. But it can be easier if you know you don’t have to go through it alone. That’s what a speical episode of the PBS Kids! program Sid the Science Kid teaches kids everywhere. You can watch the full episode here. Everyone’s favorite preschool scientist, Sid is [...] |
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