As the kids go back to school at the end of this month, many of us are dreading exposing them to the H1N1 virus. In Clark County alone, there are more than 210 confirmed cases of H1N1 as of July 24, 2009. As we and the kids go back to school this month, here are more information about the H1N1 virus.
What is H1N1?
Novel influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 ...
Pneumonia remains one of the top three diseases accounting for frequent hospitalizations in the United States. Although we cannot prevent all types of pneumonia, we can significantly cut complications and death by appropriate immunization.
Immunization is one of the most cost effective preventive care services available to help minimize the morbidity and mortality caused by many infectious diseases.
Routine vaccination available to adult patients provides protection against infection from Influenza and Pneumococcal disease.
The following guidelines are recommended by the ...
