CMS publishes proposed guidance for seasonal, H1N1 flu prevention
Jun 23, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Tuesday issued proposed guidance that would update and replace previous inflection control guidance for the seasonal and H1N1 flu.
H1N1 prevention: beyond masks and handwash
By
John Nappi Jr.
Nov 24, 2009
If a case of H1N1 ends up in your long-term care facility, there are actions you can take to prevent the flu from spreading throughout the building.
Statins help prevent influenza deaths, research suggests
Nov 05, 2009
People hit hard by seasonal flu strains have a higher likelihood of survival if they’re already taking statins for managing cholesterol, according to a new report.
Half of Americans could catch swine flu, healthcare workers still reluctant to get vaccinated
Aug 26, 2009
Slightly less than half the population of the United States could become infected with the H1N1 flu this fall and winter, according to a presidential panel. That trails findings that healthcare workers...
CDC releases guidance for long-term care on swine flu infection
May 01, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released interim guidance for healthcare facilities, including long-term care, for care of residents with confirmed or suspected swine flu, also known...
Humidity lessens spread of flu, study finds
Feb 11, 2009
Winter may seem like a desolate, lifeless season for most living creatures, but for the influenza virus, it’s a time to thrive. Recent research explains that dryness in the air caused by cold weather...
Survey: Three out of four seniors expected to get flu shots this season
Oct 06, 2008
Most seniors aren’t taking any chances when it comes to the flu, a new survey finds.
CDC confident new flu vaccine will protect against this year’s virus
Sep 26, 2008
While last year’s flu season proved problematic for health officials, this year scientists say they are well prepared.
Seniors’ immune systems strengthened by flu epidemic of 1918
Aug 19, 2008
Researchers are finding that the survivors of the 1918 flu epidemic are still producing antibodies to protect against it. This revelation, they say, could help scientists develop prevention methods for...