Tag: "CDC"

Swine Flu Outbreak information

bjh_blog | August 13, 2012 | Comments (0)

News reports may concern some with information that ”swine flu” is back. It is true, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): From July 12 through August 9, 2012, a total of 153 infections with influenza A (H3N2) variant (H3N2v) viruses have been reported in four states (Hawaii [1], Illinois [1], Indiana [120], and [...]

HPV vaccine is now being recommended for boys

bjh_blog | October 27, 2011 | Comments (0)

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made a statement that boys should now receive the HPV vaccine. The vaccination against the human papillomavirus is a 3-course, $300 vaccine that should should be given to boys as early as 11 or 12 years old. A follow-up dose [...]

It only takes one mosquito to ruin the party

bjh_blog | August 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

We posted this question on our Facebook page today: What dangerous epidemic that took place in the autumn of 1933 was discovered by Barnes Hospital researchers to be spread by the Culex mosquito? The answer? Encephalitis, which is an acute inflammation of the brain that causes swelling of the brain, headache, fever, confusion, and fatigue. [...]

CDC Uses Interesting Way to Get Out Emergency Preparation Advice: Zombies

bjh_blog | May 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

If the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) put out a link telling people about the importance of emergency preparedness, it wouldn’t generate much buzz. There’s only so much telling people about what items they need in an emergency kit before eyes glaze over. I mean, our country still makes “American Idol” the number one TV show [...]

2 in 3 Americans help spread the flu

bjh_blog | January 25, 2011 | Comments (2)

I was at Target last night picking up some needed items, and while waiting in line noticed that the cashier kept sniffling and wiping her nose on the back of her hand. Now, I usually keep my gloves on when I’m in places like Target, Walmart, etc. The reason is, I hate touching carts. Hundreds [...]

Shingles vaccine recommended by the CDC

bjh_blog | January 12, 2011 | Comments (0)

A report released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommends that adults 60 and over be vaccinated for shingles. Shingles is a very painful and potentially serious disease, otherwise known as herpes zoster, which can start as a numbness, tingling or rash and develop into blisters or neuralgia. The statistics for [...]

Only 1/3 of adolescent girls get HPV vaccine

bjh_blog | November 29, 2010 | Comments (0)

A new report published by researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Siteman Cancer Center show that only about 1/3 of young girls opt in for the HPV vaccine. In the latest issue of Innovate Physician, the findings from this study are presented. The American Cancer Society recommends the [...]