|
|
|||
|
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 [...] It’s refreshing to see that most Americans are taking the flu seriously. According to an recent Red Cross survey, 78% of adults are washing their hands more carefully and frequently compared to only 55% in May. (Remember 20 seconds!) Also 75% of adults are taking more care in making sure they are covering their coughs [...] What will this flu season bring? Will there be enough of the H1N1 vaccine for the St. Louis area? What should you do if you or someone in your family becomes ill? These and other questions will be addressed by a panel of experts on KETC Monday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. when Channel 9 presents [...] |
|
||
|
Copyright © 2012 Living with the Flu - All Rights Reserved |
|||