VA Program Reduces MRSA Germ Cases at Long-Term Care Centers
2014-01-08
Study showed simple infection-control measures at 133 facilities were effectiveContinue Reading
Temporary Fever May Occur When Kids Under 2 Get 2 Shots at Once
2014-01-07
Higher risk for a day or two if flu and pneumococcal vaccines given together, study findsContinue Reading
Daycare Surfaces May Hold Germs Longer Than Thought
2014-01-03
Even well-cleaned cribs were contaminated with bacteria that can cause illness, study foundContinue Reading
Younger Adults Who’ve Had Shingles May Face Higher Stroke Risk
2014-01-03
Study also found increased odds of heart attack, mini-stroke in older adults years after infectionContinue Reading
Health Tip: Don’t Take Too Much Acetaminophen
2014-01-03
It’s found in many pain and cold meds
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Cancer Patients Vulnerable to Complications From Flu
2013-12-27
Expert advises these patients to get vaccinated as protectionContinue Reading
Testosterone May Undermine Flu Shot’s Effectiveness for Men
2013-12-23
High levels of the hormone cause fewer antibodies to be produced, researchers sayContinue Reading
Testosterone May Undermine Flu Shot’s Effectiveness for Men
2013-12-23
High levels of the hormone cause fewer antibodies to be produced, researchers sayContinue Reading
Deadly MERS Virus Detected in Camels
2013-12-17
But it’s not clear what role animals play in its transmission to humansContinue Reading
Flu Vaccine Prevented 6.6 Million Illnesses Last Season: CDC
2013-12-12
There’s still time to get vaccinated for current flu season, health officials say
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