Virus-destroying face mask to be distributed to nursing homes
Aug 19, 2011
A medical face mask that catches and destroys 99.9% of infectious viruses – and kills them within five minutes – has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The masks have been approved...
Just another superbug
By
Liza Berger
Aug 17, 2010
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about a new superbug. Apparently, it may not be as “super powerful” as some people may think.
Concern over swine flu diminishing, new survey finds
Feb 08, 2010
If you think the worst of the swine flu has passed, you’re not alone: A new poll shows that nearly half of all Americans believe the H1N1 outbreak is waning.
Federal officials scramble to alleviate flu vaccine shortage at nursing homes
Nov 25, 2009
A nationwide shortage of seasonal flu vaccines at nursing homes has forced federal health officials to redirect existing supplies from chain pharmacies and supermarkets to facilities.
H1N1, seasonal flu on the decline–for now
Nov 24, 2009
The swine flu appears to have peaked in the U.S., but the pandemic and other forms of flu can hit several peaks in a season, U.S. health officials said.
State Supreme Court temporarily halts mandatory H1N1 vaccine program for healthcare workers
Oct 20, 2009
The New York State Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a controversial rule that would require most healthcare workers to receive both the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines.
CDC continues to support respirator use among healthcare workers during H1N1 pandemic
Oct 15, 2009
Healthcare workers who are in close contact with patients having suspected or confirmed H1N1 flu should use N95 respirators, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in interim guidance released...
No rest for long-term care providers with swine flu lurking
By
Liza Berger
Oct 02, 2009
It turns out that seniors, and therefore, long-term care residents, are not entirely safe from the influence of H1N1 after all.
H1N1 vaccine could be available by end of month
Sep 15, 2009
Health officials say the H1N1 flu vaccine could be available as early as three weeks from now. And only one dose may be needed for each recipient.
Workers, get your flu shots
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
This week, an infection control group issued a new, more urgent message about employee vaccinations: Facilities should require flu vaccinations for workers with direct contact with patients. And employees...