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Monthly Archives: September 2012
What to Look for In a Medical Supply Company
If you’re the office manager of a clinic or doctor’s office, you might be responsible for the ordering of medical supplies. These supplies may include examination gloves, the flu vaccine or medical test kits. There are several medical supply companies and selecting the right company isn’t always easy. You want reliability and good service. Don’t choose a random company. Continue reading
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Tagged exam gloves, flu, flu vaccine, Medical Supplies, Medical test kits
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Get a Flu Diagnosis In Less Than 10 Minutes
Flu test kits are ideal if you can’t determine whether your child has the flu or another illness. Plus, the flu can mimic other conditions, such as autoimmune diseases and certain cancers. Flu symptoms improve within 14 days. If your symptoms do not improve within this timeframe, contact your doctor to rule out other conditions. Continue reading
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The Flu Vaccine Is Safe for Most Children
If your child cannot receive the flu vaccine, you can take steps to protect him. Start by getting a flu shot yourself. It also helps to keep your children away from sick people, if possible. Also, get older children into the habit of washing their hands or sanitizing their hands on a regular basis. Continue reading
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Think About the Flu Vaccine Before it Gets Cold
An early flu shot offers great protection in the event of an early flu season. The flu is airborne, thus it’s easy to become infected with the virus. You can become sick without coming in physical contact with a sick person. If you work in close company with a sick coworker or stand to close to a sick stranger at the grocery store, you can become infected. Coughing and sneezing can spread the virus, and without a flu vaccine, you’re not protected. Continue reading
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Get the Flu Vaccine on Campus
The flu vaccine is available from your doctor. However, many college campuses have an on-site health clinic, wherein students can get a vaccination. Depending on your school, you can either walk-in for a flu shot without an appointment or schedule an appointment. Imagine the convenience of being able to get a flu vaccine between classes. You don’t have to schedule an appointment with your doctor or miss class to attend the appointment. Continue reading
Caregivers Need a Flu Vaccine
Depending on the person, a doctor may recommend an annual flu vaccine to protect him from the virus. However, the flu shot isn’t right for everyone. If you’re patient or family member is unable to get a vaccine because he’s allergic to the flu shot, you can protect him by asking your doctor for a flu vaccine. Continue reading
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Tips to Host a School Flu Clinic
The flu virus can spread like wildfire in primary, middle and high schools. But administrators can take steps to reduce the number of flu cases. It’s not unusual for schools to mail letters alerting parents to the importance of giving their child a flu vaccine. Vaccines are available in most areas as early as August — just in time for the new school year. Continue reading
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Basic Flu Facts
With cooler temperatures right around the corner, the flu vaccine is on the minds of many parents and healthcare personnel. The flu virus strikes every year, and typically peaks around the end of winter. The flu is very contagious and can quickly spread among people. But if you protect yourself and your family with the flu vaccine, you can possibly dodge the flu this season. Continue reading
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Get the Flu Vaccine Early
Getting a flu vaccine doesn’t take a lot of your time. You can go to your primary care physician, but this usually involves an appointment and waiting to see the doctor. For faster service, consider your local pharmacy. Many pharmacies carry the flu shot year-round or start receiving vaccines in August. You can walk in without an appointment and get a shot in a matter of minutes. Bring the entire family. Continue reading
How Contagious is the Flu?
he flu shot is one of the best ways you can protect yourself. Like many other types of viruses, the flu virus is extremely contagious. In fact, you can spread the virus to others before you begin showing symptoms. And once symptoms develop, you’re contagious for up to three to seven days. Continue reading
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