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*Flu ... Influenza, or flu, is a respiratory tract infection that spreads easily. It is caused by a ... Influenza (flu) is an easily spread respiratory tract infection. It's caused by a virus. Millions of ... P00625;flu

*Flu Prevention Vaccine ... -Barré syndrome in the 6 weeks after getting a flu shot in the past. You currently have an illness ... You can prevent the flu this season by taking 1 simple step: Get a flu shot. A Simple Way to ... flu;influenza;flu immunization;flu shot;flu vaccine;flu prevention;flu virus;zanamiyir;oseltamivir;flu symptoms;treat flu

*ALL After Tx ... bone marrow. These cells could become active and start to multiply. So the ALL is more likely to come ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

*Mental Health Ch Q&A ... skilled mental health provider will analyze all of the information. They will make a diagnosis if ... some need professional help. Children's mental health is as important as their physical health. A ... child's mental health;child's mental health questions;treated mental health;child's mental ... disorders;child's mental disorders diagnosed;2854;children's behavioral health

infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The current definition of AIDS includes: All ... becoming infected with HIV: Having vaginal or anal sex with a person infected with HIV whose virus is

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... become infected at any time after the surgery. How is a surgical site infection treated? A ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Choosing a Fitness Facility ... which facility to join. Gyms and health clubs are not all alike. Some places emphasize focus on ... require you to sign a contract to become a member. Read it carefully before signing it. If possible ... exercise;fitness;health club;fitness club;fitness facility;1,1875;gym

do for you and your baby. Planning a Pregnancy If you're planning to become pregnant, taking ... become pregnant is almost as important as a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. The first few weeks of

*AEDs ... heart to reset the heart's normal electrical current. A normal, regular or organized electrical rhythm ... person is in cardiac arrest, they have either no electrical current, a rapid rhythm that doesn't allow ... heart attack;heart attack high-tech help;automated external defibrillator;AEDs;sudden cardiac arrest;sudden cardiac death;sudden death;cardiac arrest

when a child becomes a teen? A teen who missed a vaccine or booster as a child may need to be ... each year. Before a vaccine can become part of routine medical practice, 3 things must happen: The ... vaccines; immunization; adolescence; preventiive medicine; hepatitis A; booster vaccines; influenza; flu vaccine;

Plan Ahead for a Safe Vacation ... . Although we all enjoy a bit of excitement on vacation, most of us don't like unexpected surprises ... food. For the most current CDC travel advisories, visit the CDC's Travel Planner . Health matters ... safe vacation;smart traveling;vacation;traveling suggestions;traveling and health;vacation safety;1585

care, and lower health costs. How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User Taking the time to ... become a well-informed healthcare user is a matter of self-protection. The benefits of being an ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

flu vaccine is updated yearly to include the most current strains of the influenza virus. A new ... a flu shot is important to help prevent this illness, which can be life-threatening in older adults ... W1168; influenza vaccination; flu; winter; virus; infects; nose

: Get a flu vaccine for your child. A flu vaccine is recommended for all children ages 6 months and ... Colds and flu differ in a few key ways. Knowing more about these infections may make it ... 88955;When your child has a cold or flu;childhood flu;childhood cold;childhood cold or flu;children with cold or flu;child cold or flu

. A. True B. False 4. An annual flu shot should ... 5. The best time to get a flu shot is December or January, when flu season starts ... ; booster vaccines; hepatitis A; measles; mumps; rubella; MMR; travel medicine;

2. Antibiotics will help you get better from a cold or the flu. You didn't answer ... antiviral medicines can work for the flu. Taking an antibiotic for a cold or the flu will not help you

protection. You should get a flu shot as soon as it becomes available each year. It takes about 2 weeks ... . But you still need a flu shot. The medicines work best when started within 2 days of becoming sick ... flu; influenza; infectious disease; respiratory illness; flu vaccine; immunization; vaccine;'

*Flu Ch ... more people dying from the flu. Public health officials focus on stopping the spread of types A and ... severe public health impact that influenza types A and B do. A flu virus is often passed from ... flu;P02514

cold, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. Stay away from crowds. If you have to be around a crowd ... . Oral polio vaccine (OPV) is also a live virus. While it is not currently used in the U.S., it is still

. What is a Pressure Injury? Maintaining your overall health includes maintaining healthy skin. But ... break down and become injured. This is called a pressure injury. Your skin is the largest organ of