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What To Avoid When Using Hand Sanitizer

For the sanitizer to be as effective as possible, it is important to make sure it’s up to the CDC standard (contains at least 60% alcohol), isn’t expired, and that you avoid the following mistakes when using it. Related: 5 Signs Your Hand Sanitizer Needs To Be Replaced 1.

The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine’s Important Advantage

If you experience an allergic reaction to the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, the CDC now says you can try Johnson & Johnson as your second dose. Read on to find out how the new vaccine compares to the existing ones and when it can be used as a substitute for another vaccine.

Read These Guidelines if You Wear Disposable Gloves

Unlike masks, the CDC did not issue any official guidelines recommending the general public to wear gloves when leaving the house.

DIY: Make Your Own Face Mask in a Few Easy Steps

According to the CDC, they filter about 95% of the airborne particles, including viruses and bacteria. The downside of the N-95 masks is that they are difficult to wear for long periods of time, as they get clogged and that may cause the wearer trouble breathing, and higher heart rate.

Guide: What Should You Do if Bitten by a Tick?

health, paralysis, fever, prevention, CDC, parasites, rash, Lyme Disease, ticks, arachnid Finding and treating tick bites to prevent Lyme disease

Everything You Need to Know About Ebola

A short video with more information: Everything You Need to Know About Ebola news, disease, recent affairs, Ebola, CDC, WHO Ebola has been on the news a-lot lately but people don't know much about it. Here is the basic essentials you need to know about Ebola.

Scientists Claim: We Can Turn the Clock on Old Hearts

Prior applications of Cardiosphere-derived cells (CDC) resulted in positive effects, but this was the first time they were tested on the aging process.

UPDATE: Who’s More Likely to Get a Severe COVID-19 Case?

The CDC previously stated that people who are immunocompromised due to a solid organ transplant are at a greater risk of developing complications and succumbing to the deadly virus.

Can Bleach Really Protect Us From Germs?

How to Kill Germs with Bleach According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 1. Mix one cup of bleach and five gallons of water in a bucket. For a smaller dose, use 4 teaspoons of bleach with one quart of water. 2. Scrub the surface using a stiff brush and the solution. 3.

Women Report Worse COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Than Men

According to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in February 2021, of the first 13.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses given to Americans, 79 percent of the side effect reports came from women. At the same time, only 61 percent of the vaccines were given to women.

If You're Over 50, You Should Have This New Vaccine!

An advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released a report in which they recommend a new vaccination for Americans who are older than fifty. This vaccine is called Shingrix, and it’s a newly-approved vaccine that will help prevent the development of shingles.

If You Have This Cereal at Home, Throw it Out Now!

Kellogg’s had verified that the affected cereals were any of the 15.3-23 ounce boxes with a “best if used by” date from June 14, 2018 through to June 14, 2019, and consumers were advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to toss any cereal that met those size and date requirements

Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention!

According to the CDC, black-legged ticks must be attached for at least 24 hours to transmit Lyme disease. What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease? Early signs and symptoms of this disease include chills, fever, fatigue, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes.

Here's What You Need to Do to Prevent Illness This Winter

According to the CDC, a person sick with influenza can infect anyone who is within a six-foot radius.

Monkeypox - What It Is and What You Need to Know

You can find pictures of what the rash looks like, as well as further information about the virus on the CDC resource here: CDC About Monkeypox. In addition to general awareness, all-too-familiar hygienic practices like frequent hand washing and hand sanitizer also apply here.

The Norovirus Is Spreading! Here's How to Protect Yourself

To make it worse, the CDC estimates that an average person will get norovirus roughly five times in their lifetime. [related_articles] But, how can you be sure whether you have contracted the virus?

These Vaccinations Are Essential Over 50, Do You Have Them?

But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults aged 50 and up get four separate vaccines to protect against illnesses that hit older people particularly hard.

Is There a Link Between Egg Allergy and the Flu Shot?

The link between flu shots and egg allergies According to the CDC , the symptoms of an allergic reaction after the flu shot might include: Facial swelling around the eyes and mouth Dizziness Appearing pale Hives Fast heartbeat Difficulty breathing.

These Tips Will Lower Your COVID-19 Risk in Public Transit

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a set of guidelines to protect us when we are using public transportation. Let’s take a look at some of the safety tips they have shared for public transit. Avoid touching things.

Laundry Do’s and Dont’s Under COVID-19

Sources like the CDC have long confirmed that the virus spreads through respiratory droplets, like those of a sick person sneezing or coughing. But can transmission occur through contaminated clothes?