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Md. should go slow on mandatory sick leave
Most of us likely take paid sick leave for granted. It accumulates over time, and we dip into the account when there's an injury or illness that prevents us from going to work, whether for a day or, as in the case of a serious malady, for much longer....Tags: Republican Party, Viral Diseases and Infections, Washington, DC, Martin O'Malley, Politics
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Germ warfare in hotels
Do you have any idea what happened on that hotel bed before you walked into the room? You don't want to know. Neither do I, which is why, first thing when arriving in a new hotel room, I usually toss the bedspread in the closet. It seems I'm not alone....
Tags: Gastroenteritis, Travel, Trips and Vacations, Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Region 13 prepares for emergencies
Daily American Staff WriterRemember the "pods" where people went for H1N1 flu vaccinations three years ago? A lot of preparation went into establishing those mass vaccination programs. Thirty-three representatives from emergency management, emergency medical services,...Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Flu, Vaccines
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Parents should take kids' flu symptoms seriously
In households with small children, flu symptoms are as routine as dirty socks. Take them seriously, though, warns a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), because the flu can kill healthy children within days. Among the...Tags: Lungs and Airways, Vomiting, University of Southern California, Disease Prevention, Asthma
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Official: Flu vaccine safe
Even though Laura Torrence heard there was mercury in some flu vaccines, she still got her flu shot. "I just figure we get mercury in a lot of things," said Torrence, 60, of Westport. "I try to minimize my health risks, but I don't want to get the flu."...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Flu Vaccine
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Flu season hits Michigan
PETOSKEY — With the first cases of influenza of the season confirmed in Michigan, health officials are urging many to get vaccinated and for everyone to be sure and wash your hands regularly to avoid the virus. While influenza A and B viruses have...
Tags: Government Health Care, Bellaire, Disease Prevention, Viral Diseases and Infections, Flu Vaccine
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H1N1 shot makes for healthier babies?
KIAHExpectant mothers have so much to worry about in the nine months before delivery. Prenatal vitamins, the right amount of exercise and a long-list of things to avoid are just the start. So, here's some information we hope will give pregnant moms a sigh...Tags: Flu Vaccine
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Texas A&M awarded biodefense contract
KIAHThe Texas A&M University System just said, 'Howdy!' to a huge government contract. The contract makes A&M one of three national biodefense centers in the country. The others are in Baltimore, Maryland and Raleigh, North Carolina. These centers will...Tags: Vaccines
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Michigan reports its first cases of seasonal flu
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state says 12 influenza cases are the first seasonal flu reports it has confirmed in Michigan during the 2012-2013 season. The Michigan Department of Community Health announced Monday that the illnesses occurred in...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Flu
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Free flu shots being given out in Lynchburg on Oct. 20
If you live near Lynchburg, you may be eligible for a free flu shot. The Central Virginia Health District and the Lynchburg Fire Department is teaming up to give out 400 free flu shots from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20. The shots will be given out at...
Tags: Campbell County, Headaches, Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Clinics, Disease Prevention
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Pig slaughter shrinks supply to 1975 low during drought
CHICAGO -- Hog farmers are slaughtering animals at the fastest pace since 2009 as a surge in feed costs spurs the biggest losses in 14 years, signaling smaller herds next year and a rebound in pork prices. The 73.3 million hogs processed in eight months...Tags: Droughts, Natural Disasters, Heart Attack, Corporate Officers, Bob Evans Farms Incorporated
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Hearing impaired get boost at Hopkins clinic
Hearing aids have improved the quality of many people's lives, but most users have learned they are less than ideal in noisy environments.
Going to the airport, store or doctor's office can be frustrating, said Dr. Frank R. Lin, a Johns Hopkins...Tags: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Hospitals and Clinics, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Mumps, Hearing Impairment
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