Getting prepared for the cold and flu season
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent […]
What is a superbug and why are they dangerous
What’s the big deal about Super Bugs anyway? Well, up to 50% of people who acquire the ‘Super Bug’ infection in their bloodstream die. Even more, the virus can actually transfer it’s resistant traits to other bacteria, making other virus’ a ‘Super Bug.’ Basically, Superbugs are disease-causing bacteria that have become resistant to most antibiotics […]