The swine flu vaccine is being ushered out five months after H1N1 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Health care workers and emergency…
Author: Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett is a health writer with a background in biomedical sciences. She focuses on explaining medical conditions, human physiology, and public health topics in a clear, evidence-based, and reader-friendly way.
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Someone in the house has been diagnosed with the flu. This places others in the household, especially close contacts (those within six feet of the sick…
As much as possible, avoid coming into close contact with infected persons, especially if they cough or sneeze. A person with a cold is very contagious:…