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Swine flu precautions: How to protect yourself and others Dr. Anthony Komaroff discusses how to protect yourself from getting the virus and how to protect others if you do get it. Watch the video... |
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From Harvard Business School and Harvard Medical School, this report captures the key takeaways from a recent leadership summit to help corporate and governmental leaders better understand the risk of and challenges of pandemic — specifically a pandemic flu outbreak — so they can be better prepared to respond if and when such a potentially catastrophic event occurs. Learn more »
Can you boost immunity? Will vitamins, herbs, or probiotics help your immune system fight off disease? What about diet and exercise? The Truth about Your Immune System sets the record straight about how your immune system fights off germs and how you can help your immune system operate at its best. Learn more »
A pandemic flu is sweeping the globe, raising concerns that this outbreak will affect the health of many millions of people. This strain of flu, known as H1N1, is an influenza Type A, the same type that caused past pandemics in 1918, 1957, and 1968. As developments continue to emerge, it is important to understand what swine flu is, the magnitude of the situation, and how to protect yourself and your family. (Updated November 1, 2009) Learn more »
Have you ever wondered whether you are truly protected from infectious diseases ranging from the common cold to more deadly threats like rabies or bird flu? When you travel, are you protected from the many infections abroad, from malaria to yellow fever? This report describes the most up to date information on infectious disease and how to protect yourself from everything from stomach flu to HIV/AIDS. Learn more »
Up to 20% of Americans get the flu every year, and Americans suffer one billion colds. Children get colds and the flu more often than adults. Some kids get as many as 12 colds a year, while adults average 2 to 4. The 10-Minute Consult on Cold and Flu will show you how to avoid getting colds and the flu, and, if you do get sick, what you can do to feel better. Learn more »
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