National Handwashing Awareness Week is from Dec. 6 to 12, and a Geisinger physician advises that with the presence of the H1N1 virus this year, handwashing is more important than ever. "Washing your hands is one of the simplest and most effective ways to avoid infections such as H1N1 and seasonal influenza," said Lisa Esolen, M.D., Medical Director of Infection Control, Geisinger Health System. "Because this year's H1N1 virus has been so contagious and has rapidly spread widely, it is especially important to remember to wash your hands... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) [...more]
Santa Claus should avoid kissing children and shaking their hands to prevent spreading the flu and should get vaccinated against the illness, Hungary's state health authority said. [...more]
"At the mall, after using the bathroom, some people put water on their hands and just leave. They don't really use soap. To me, that's disgusting. That's just not right." Kids tell it like it is in a new video on preventing H1N1 virus infection. Ranging in age from 11 months to 13 years, young "experts" share their unique perspective on preventing the spread of germs and staying healthy. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) [...more]
Diseases, Injuries, & Other Ailments | With a global pandemic afoot, the last thing many people want to do is put their hands in water that many other people have already touched, even if it happens. [...more]
We all know that one of the simplest, best ways to stay healthy is to wash our hands a lot, especially these days during the swine flu pandemic. Some new research offers clues to what gets people to actually do it. And guess what? Shame appears to be the best motivation. And, for guys, emphasizin... (Source: Wash Post Health) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources. [...more]
Swine flu is being billed as a potential killer this winter, but health officials still tell us the best public defense is washing our hands. Everyone should get H1N1 flu shots, the feds say, yet media reports warn there may not be ... [...more]
Title: Swine Flu May Stress ICUs This WinterCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/9/2009 10:46:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/9/2009 10:46:55 AM (source: MedicineNet) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com [...more]
A poll conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of LifeBridge Health reveals that when in a public restroom without soap or towels, 74 percent of American adults who use public restrooms would rinse their hands with water and let them air dry. "They might as well not even bother," says John Cmar, M.D. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) [...more]
Prisoners at Her Majesty's Prison The Verne, Portland, Dorset, England had their swine flu gel withdrawn after officers discovered they were drinking it and getting drunk. Instead of rubbing the gel into their hands, prisoners had been wrapping their lips ... (source: Medical News Today) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com [...more]
The reminders are everywhere: Wash your hands. Use hand sanitizers. Stay away from class if you're sick. College students say they're reminded nearly daily about flu prevention, but are they heeding the message? (source: CNN) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com [...more]
