‘Flu season’

Be prepared for this flu season (II)

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

The effectiveness of the vaccine depends on your health status, age and similarity between the vaccine virus and the virus in your body. However, this increases your chances of staying healthy in a significant way and is recommended for most people, especially those with a high risk of flu complications, such as:

Children between 6 months and 19 years Pregnant women People over 50 years, persons with chronic diseases of any age, residents of nursing homes and other extended care facilities, persons living with those with high risk for complications from influenza; Those who live with or care for children under 6 months of health workers. (more…)

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Be prepared for this flu season (I)

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Autumn marks the start of the season of flu (or influenza) seasonal. This disease, like the common cold, affects all populations and ages. On average, each primary school student * 3 school days lost per year by not practicing good personal hygiene. Moreover, the likelihood of Latinos over age 65 be vaccinated against influenza is 10% lower ** than in non-Hispanic Caucasians of the same age, according to 2005 data from the Office of Minority Health .

Being a very common disease, high impact, the Government gives you several simple tips that anyone can implement to recognize, prevent and treat this disease, if not well cared for, could have serious consequences. (more…)

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