Yes, Says the CDC People sometimes ask their doctor: “Even if I get sick with thte flu, won’t I recover quickly?” The answer? Not necessarily. Influenza can be serious and anyone can become sick with flu and experience serious complications. But even fi you bounce...
Seniors and Food Poisoning Q: As I get older, are there certain dietary changes I should make to help reduce my risk of contracting food poisoning? A: To reduce risks of illness from bacteria in food, seniors (and others who face special risks of illness) are...
Clean Hands Help Protect Your Family When should you wash your hands? Before preparing or eating food After going to the bathroom After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has gone to the bathroom Before and after caring for someone who is sick After handling...
Don’t Leave the Pharmacy without Doing This After you have received your prescription medication, and before you leave the pharmacy, make sure you do the following: Check to be sure you have the right medicine. If you’ve received this medicine before, make sure this...
Here’s How to Stay Healthy The best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is for those over 6 months of age to be vaccinated. (There are some exceptions, and yourdoctor can discuss those...
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