Articles for Tag: "infection control"

This place is ironically filled with germs 
This place is ironically filled with germs
It may come as a surprise.
Flu shot has added benefits for diabetics 
Flu shot has added benefits for diabetics
Physicians underline the importance of the influenza vaccine and explain some common misconceptions.
Is that a spider bite? Probably not 
Is that a spider bite? Probably not
The majority of self-diagnosed bites are actually caused by other factors, some of which can lead to serious health issues.
Some head lice are now resistant to treatments 
Some head lice are now resistant to treatments
As kids head back to school, it’s important to learn more about these bugs.
New pet therapy guidelines announced 
New pet therapy guidelines announced
Infection control experts caution about the spread of bacteria from animals.
3 key ways to keep MRSA at bay 
3 key ways to keep MRSA at bay
In the midst of recent MRSA outbreaks, experts share the best ways to protect yourself against this dangerous staph infection.
New coronavirus may not affect as many health care workers as SARS 
New coronavirus may not affect as many health care workers as SARS
The World Health Organization (WHO) attempts to calm fears among health care workers about a new, deadly virus.