Is It Contagious?

Swine Flu Symptoms

The Swine Flu – Can you catch it? Yes you can, which is why you need to know the signs and symptoms of Swine Flu. The Swine Flu virus spreads in the same way ordinary colds and influenza spreads – through the germs that come out of the nose and mouth when someone coughs or [...]

Norovirus Strikes Thousands in Britain

Over the weekend someone mentioned to me that many people in Britain got a virus spread by contaminated computer keyboards. Now, I’m sure that contaminated keyboards were not the sole source of the virus, but it is a reminder of how we forget that just because we don’t “see” germs, they are out there and [...]

Avoiding MRSA

There has been recent news reports of MRSA cases in some public schools here in south Florida, and in various cities across the country. As usual, the constant news coverage has made some parents very anxious, almost to the point of panic. Learning more about what MRSA is and how to handle it should be [...]

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