September 16, 2011
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Cartoon: The raw milk Rawesome Foods raid (NaturalNews) This counterthink cartoon is obviously based on the Rawesome Foods raid that took place on August 3, 2011, where state and federal agents conducted an armed SWAT-style raid on a raw milk farmer, a nutrition educator and a food distribution…
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September 13, 2011
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Information
Did You Know?CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend that all health care workers get an annual flu vaccine.Fewer than half of health care workers report getting an annual flu vaccine.As a health care worker, by getting vaccinated, you can help protect your family at home as well as your patients at work from getting sick.Influenza outbreaks in hospitals and long-term care facilities have been attributed to low vaccination rates among health care professionals.Studies have shown that higher vaccination rates among health care workers can reduce influenza-like illness, and even deaths, in settings like nursing homes.Health care workers play an vital role in protecting public health, and your co-workers need you to be healthy and able to cover your shift.Getting a yearly flu vaccine can help ensure your time off is spent doing what you want to do, not staying at home sick.Influenza (Flu) Facts
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to hospitalizations and death.
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September 13, 2011
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CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has set aside the week of December 5-11, 2010 to observe this season’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. The week-long emphasis on flu vaccination was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as fostering greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond. National Influenza Vaccination Week provides an opportunity for public health professionals, health care professionals, health advocates, communities, and families from across the country to work together to promote flu vaccination before the traditional winter peak in flu activity.
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August 30, 2011
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H1N1 Vaccine
Question by realityshowjunkie: Is anyone TTC or pregnant going to get the H1N1 vaccination?
I am just curious how OB/GYN’s or RE’s feel about getting the vaccination. I have never had a flu vaccination. I am a preschool teacher so my risks may be higher for getting the flu. It’s just that this vaccination scares the he** out of me as it is new. It makes me nearly want to wait to TTC but (for many reasons) I can’t place it off much longer.
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July 09, 2011
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H1N1 Vaccine
Question by Ben’s Mommy: What is your doctors recommendation regarding the H1N1 vaccination in pregnant women?
I am 17 weeks pregnant with my second, and my doctor told me on Monday that she does not recommend the H1N1 vaccine to her patients. I want to know from others, what your doctor has recommended, and their explanation.
I have trust in my doc but their is so much conflicting information out there, just like to know what other’s experience has been
my doc said we don’t know the risks so not to take it
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