If you are planning on visiting China, then you are probably worried about the coronavirus and what it might mean for your trip. Is it still a good idea to visit? How likely are you to contract the disease? First: should you visit China? The […]
The Wuhan coronavirus is primarily in China. However with worldwide travel we can expect to see more and more cases reported in other countries. While it’s scary to think of the Wuhan coronavirus traveling literally thousands of miles through infected patients, it is happening. While […]
One of the reasons the human body is so amazing is that it is always dealing with threats such as infection from bacteria or viruses—but most of the time we don’t get sick because our immune system is working 24/7 to combat these threats. Having […]
For the sake of our own health and others, we all have a responsibility to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the flu, or any other type of disease for that matter. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to figure out what […]
A new disease can pop up any year — remember the Swine Flu (N1H1) several years ago that swept across the country. Fortunately it had mostly mild, if uncomfortable, symptoms. Unfortunately, unlike annual flu, the swine virus seemed to affect younger healthy people with serious […]
The new Wuhan coronavirus has infected thousands with a death rate of between 2% to 3%. Very few people outside have China have contracted the virus. However, that may change as new cases outside of China are reported on a daily basis. Viruses are not […]
If a family member comes down with the coronavirus, including the Wuhan coronavirus or the flu, take steps to make sure it doesn’t spread throughout the household. Just because one member is sick doesn’t mean the whole family has to get sick. Frequently disinfect the […]
Coronavirus (the common cold is a coronavirus)) and flu season is here with the coughing, headache, congestion, sore throat and runny nose. It’s a miserable time to get sick especially with the cold, wet windy weather outside. Let’s face: winter and early spring are the […]
No one likes to be sick but it happens. While you’d have to lock yourself in an air bubble away from other people to guarantee that you won’t get sick from the coronavirus, there are ways to decrease your chances of becoming infected. Frequent hand […]
The Wuhan Coronavirus symptoms include fever, cough, headaches, chills, body aches, a sore throat and fatigue. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported. There are no antiviral medications that are effective. Not every patient who has the Wuhan coronavirus exhibits every symptom. It is important […]
