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Health Department Urges Safety, Vaccination During Holiday Flu Season
04 Dec 2025 20:36 GMT
… , the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) is urging … people who are ill
Wash hands frequently
Cover coughs and … they’re sick,” said Health Director Kerry Kernen. “Staying … uninsured, underinsured, covered by Medicaid, or identify as American …
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Chris Whitty on the infections we should take ‘much more seriously’
04 Dec 2025 18:30 GMT
… own protection against infections through measures such as washing hands, taking care when … days and weeks following infection.
The chief medical officer added, “What’s … like reducing the risks by hand washing, by careful preparation of food …
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The flu 'now a risk' across Northwestern Ontario: health unit
04 Dec 2025 17:24 GMT
… – Cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands often, and clean high-touch … at higher risk of severe infection, wear a well-fitting … Young Hoon, NWHU Medical Officer of Health, who is urging everyone … hospitalization and death. Our health care system is already …
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NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns
04 Dec 2025 16:51 GMT
… seriously, England's chief medical officer has warned.
Sir Chris … or die from an infection.
While the health system was "extremely … sense" measures such as washing hands, taking care when preparing food …
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Preventing infections in older people is hit and miss, says England’s chief medic
04 Dec 2025 15:27 GMT
… and miss”, the chief medical officer for England has … about reducing infections and preventing infections in children … whether infections accelerated the onset.
Whitty said hand-washing, careful … disease and improve health outcomes from infection in this …
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Pigeon Droppings Harbor Dangerous Yeast Infections
04 Dec 2025 15:12 GMT
Pigeon Droppings Harbor Dangerous Yeast Infections
Researchers at the Department of … spp.) listed by the World Health Organization as particularly hazardous. Additionally … avoiding contact with droppings and washing hands thoroughly after being in areas …
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Northeast Ohio health officials urge flu vaccine despite imperfect match
04 Dec 2025 06:20 GMT
… Flu infections remain low in the region, but public health officials … Sobolewski, Summit County’s medical director.
She said the shot … , or if they have medically frail people at home. … becoming ill, including frequent hand-washing, staying home when sick …
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Outbreak of highly contagious intestinal illness in homeless, Island Health reports
04 Dec 2025 02:41 GMT
… community.
Shigellosis is an infection caused by Shigella bacteria. … that spreads from an infected persons feces, through … be stopped by simple hand washing, but with limited access … healthy people, symptoms can resolve after a week, most, without medical …
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Health And Holiday Safety Tips For December
04 Dec 2025 01:51 GMT
… Kindergarten playground.
Tuolumne Public Health also shares “In changing … season by remembering to wash hands frequently, cover your cough … are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, … best ways to stay healthy. Hand sanitizer, at least 60% …
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UK health authorities urge public to wear masks, take precautions as flu spread across country
03 Dec 2025 23:38 GMT
… the spread of infections.(Unsplash ) Health authorities are particularly … the spread of infections. Recommended measures include washing hands regularly, ventilating … UK-origin pharmaceuticals, medical ingredients, and medical technology. In exchange, …