What is “the flu”? “The flu” is a common name used for Influenza A and B. It is a viral illness that is transmitted by respiratory droplets from an infected person. It is possible to transmit the virus very early on, even before it is known that a person has the infection. The incubation period…
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Your colon absorbs water, salt, and nutrients from the foods you eat. Your colon then forms stools. Stools are stored in your rectum. Stools are passed out of your body when you have a bowel movement. If you have diarrhea, the water, salt and nutrients will pass to fast through your colon. The colon doesn’t…
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It is very important to let all of the people in your child’s life know what actions are to be taken to make him/her safer. 1) ALWAYS place your child on his/her back to sleep, also make sure that the mattress is firm and that the sheets are tight-fitting so your child is unable to…
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Nearly 21 million Americans (children and adults) has diabetes Diabetes is a chronic, life threatening disease, that at the present time, has no cure Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States Diabetes contributes to the death of about 224,000 Americans each year One in fourteen Americans has diabetes Every 21 seconds another…
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Can people catch swine flu from eating pork? No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160 degrees fahrenheit kills the swine flu virus…
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Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella virus. Chickenpox is still a common infection with most cases occurring in children up to age 10.Although Chickenpox may be a mild illness in most children, but some children and adults can have serious complications. Chickenpox is very contagious. A person can catch Chickenpox by coming in…
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DpaT – DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS (LOCKJAW), PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) DIPHTHERIA is a thick mucus in the back of your throat which can cause breathing problems. Some complications of this illness are heart failure, paralysis, and even death. TETANUS also known as LOCKJAW can enter your body through a cut. It can prevent a person from opening…
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