AC APHA Get Ready CDC Extreme heat fact sheet heat waves heat-related illnesses Staying cool during a heat wave Heat waves can come on suddenly and without warning. Extreme heat can be a danger, especially for seniors and people with certain medical co... By apit nursing Thursday, June 20, 2013 Comment
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CDC flu flu season flu shot Get Ready Report immunizations influenza Podcast New podcast: Flu season update from CDC Dr. Jhung, MD, MPH, MS, Medical Officer for the CDC Have you noticed that a lot of people are talking about the flu right now? It’s on the n... By apit nursing Thursday, January 17, 2013 Comment
CDC cold and flu season flu flu shot influenza prevention vaccine Earliest start to the flu season in nearly a decade — It’s not too late to vaccinate! This week, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that they are seeing increased flu activity around the... By apit nursing Thursday, December 6, 2012 Comment
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CDC handwashing hygiene infection control WHO Learn how to save lives on World Hand Hygiene Day Today is World Hand Hygiene Day, an event created by the World Health Organization to educate people about hand-washing to stop the spread o... By apit nursing Saturday, May 5, 2012 Comment
CDC epidemic measles outbreak pandemic perparedness public health vaccines Are you heading to the Olympics this summer? Add one more thing to your packing list Did you know that it’s National Public Health Week ? There’s a different theme every day, and today’s theme is communicable diseases . We th... By apit nursing Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Comment