Every year, we celebrate World Heart Day on September 29 to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and the steps needed for prevention and control. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers 10 tips to practice […]
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a new vaccine for adults. PREVNAR 20™ (Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine) helps prevent invasive disease and pneumonia caused by the 20 Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) serotypes, or subgroups, in the vaccine and is recommended for adults age 18 years and older. Pneumococcal disease can include pneumonia, meningitis […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared antibiotic resistance to be one of the greatest public health threats today. According to the World Health Organization, up to 32 percent of patients receiving surgical care get a post-operative infection, of which up to 51 percent are resistant to treatment with antibiotics! Good hand hygiene […]
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