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So What’s Your Reason for Not Getting a Flu Shot?
Every year only about half of all Americans get the flu shot. In the U.S. alone, 36,000 people die and over 200,000 end up in the hospital as a result of this virus each year. If you’ve ever had the flu, you know just how sick you can be. Getting an annual flu shot is […]
Cold or Flu? What do I do?
It’s that time of year again, when the kids are back in school and adults are inside more and in closer proximity to their co-workers, all of which expose our family members to an array of viruses. So when you hear that first sniffle and sneeze, or raspy cough, how do you know if your […]
Back to School Health Tips
While school is a place to acquire knowledge, it is also a place where our children acquire an array of germs which cause illness, discomfort and missed school days. Going back to school can also entail sports physicals, immunizations, and being exposed to more allergens. Getting Started on the Right Foot Many schools require certain […]
Alcohol in the Workplace …. The Forgotten Drug
The impact of alcohol in the workplace for both employers and other employees, like all drug abuse, can have a significant impact on workplace safety, productivity, absenteeism and medical costs. The Effects of Alcohol in the Workplace Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows the messages to and from the brain and body. Alcohol can affect […]
Staying Healthy on Your Next Vacation
Familiarize Yourself with Your Destination Learn something about your destination. Traveling to a familiar spot? Then you probably know the routine and can prepare properly. If you are going somewhere new, especially if it is out of the country, there are a number of things you’ll need to do. Travel Health Notices Check for Travel […]