Monthly Archives: May 2013

Take Your Own Advice and Get Vaccinated

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

As a healthcare provider, you spend hours helping people feel better each week. You might come in contact with the flu, colds and other common viruses. How can you protect yourself? Continue reading →

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Accuracy and Precision of the CoaguChek S versus Laboratory INRs in a Clinic

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

The Coaguchek S is the next-generation coagulation monitor for measuring the international normalized ratio (INR) that replaces the Coaguchek device. Continue reading →

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Part II: The Flu

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

In Part I, we presented you with some of the numbers about both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu. Here in Part II we will take a look at the final set of statistics. Please remember getting a yearly flu vaccine can greatly reduce your chances of getting the flu. All flu statistics are courtesy of WebMD. Continue reading →

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Health Impact of the Flu Shot

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

It’s a common question, “What is the health impact of the flu shot?” Continue reading →

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Medications for Flu Symptoms

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

WARNING: NEVER give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to children or teenagers who have the flu; this can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye’s syndrome. Continue reading →

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Flu Infection: The Caregiver – Ideas to Slow the Spread: (Part III)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

If you are the caregiver to the sick person you play a very important role in their health and their recovery. However, you are at a higher risk of contracting the flu because of your frequent close contact with the sick person. With that in mind, we have some ideas to help mitigate your risk in contracting the flu. Continue reading →

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Exam Gloves

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

Exam gloves are used by coroners, doctors, nurses, paramedics and other individuals in the health industry. Continue reading →

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Flu Infection: Caring for the Sick – Ideas to Slow the Spread: (Part I)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

While we all know it is best to protect ourselves and our loved ones by getting a yearly flu vaccine, sometimes the flu still sneaks into our lives. Continue reading →

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Flu Infection: People in the House – Ideas to Slow the Spread: (Part II)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

In our previous post, we offered ideas on how to care for a person with the flu. In this second post we have tips for how to protect other people in the home who have not yet contracted the flu. Continue reading →

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Part I: The Flu

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

How many people get the flu each year? How much does the flu cost us? How well does the flu vaccine work? Continue reading →

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