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Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

What is Drug Addiction: Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disorder because it involves functional changes in...

 How the Flu Spreads: Insights and Prevention Strategies

 How the Flu Spreads: Insights and Prevention Strategies

Definition of a healthcare setting:  For purposes of this guidance, a healthcare setting includes, but is not limited to, an acute care hospital. Nursing care facilities such as nursing homes and special nursing homes....

The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Flu Prevention

The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Flu Prevention

Rubbing your hands with an ethanol-based sanitizer can strongly protect against infection by the influenza virus, which can multiply and spread in saliva and mucus. But research published this week in mSphere casts doubt...

When to Seek Medical Attention for the Flu

When to Seek Medical Attention for the Flu

Flu season begins as the warm air of summer gives way to the crisp breeze of fall. Influenza (short for influenza) is a contagious viral infection that can cause mild to severe illness in...

Managing Flu Symptoms at Home: Remedies and Tips

Managing Flu Symptoms at Home: Remedies and Tips

Flu symptoms can cause a world of misery, from fever and cough to sore throat, stuffy nose, aches and chills. But there are ways to feel better.  Prescribed antiviral medications may relieve flu symptoms...

Flu Shot 101: Debunking Common Myths

Flu Shot 101: Debunking Common Myths

From your neighbors to your mother-in-law, everyone probably has an opinion about the flu shot. Getting vaccinated in the fall remains the best way to avoid the flu, but there’s a lot of misinformation...

Preventative Measures: How to Avoid Getting the Flu

Preventative Measures: How to Avoid Getting the Flu

Influenza is a respiratory infection that affects many people every year. Anyone can contract the virus, which can cause mild to severe symptoms. Common symptoms of influenza include:  Fever  Body aches  Runny nose  Cough...