Expect a different flu season: Why you’ll want to be vaccinated for flu | Health
COVID-19 may be the most prominent virus of concern in the U.S. now, but public health officials also are preparing for seasonal influenza. And indications are it could be a different season than what the U.S. experienced the past two years. The Australian flu season, which typically runs May through September, has already exceeded its […]
How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks as a new year starts
As children and teens continue to head back to classrooms, questions are arising about how much of a risk K-12 schools are when it comes to the spread of monkeypox. More than 18,400 cases have been diagnosed in the United States since mid-May, as of Wednesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
Editorial: Plan for flu shot | Opinion
With Labor Day just around the corner, it seems too early to bring up flu shots but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says September and October are the best times to take the flu vaccine. Health care experts say it is not too early to get your flu shot. Here are the […]
How To Properly Clean A Toilet Plunger
Many homeowners have a bottle of vinegar sitting in their kitchen cabinet right now. The bottle is probably only pulled from the cupboard to make salad dressings, marinades, or other food recipes. However, vinegar has far more uses than just recipes, including household cleaning supplies. Vinegar can be used as a powerful disinfectant because it […]
Tick Borne Diseases A Problem | Outdoors
As a kid in Watertown, I spent a lot of time in the weeds and willows along the Sioux River and at Lake Pelican and was always on the lookout for any strange bug that hitched a ride on my clothing or me, and ticks always seemed to be around. The Game, Fish & Parks […]
Avoiding Gel Contamination and Using Proper Level Disinfection
Having complete IV start kits or central line insertion kits to reduce gel type variability and, thus gel contamination and following AIUM and INS disinfection recommendations are 2 ways to prevent health care-acquired infections. Stopping contamination during the use of an ultrasound transducer is vital to preventing health care-acquired infections. Nancy Moureau, RN, PhD, CRNI, […]
The Importance Of Routine Home Cleaning For Pet Owners
Cleaning is one of the most important things we can do. With pets in the home, cleaning is more important. Dirty spaces can lead to health issues and self-esteem problems. Keeping your carpets clean is essential in maintaining allergies and keeping illnesses at bay. Pets are known to leave stains on carpets; we recommend a […]
FEMA urges families to build disaster preparedness into September – The Morgan Messenger
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2022 Theme for this preparedness month is “A Lasting Legacy.” “The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and […]
Is the Diptyque Cleaning Spray Worth It?
The Scent Knows No Boundaries The nostril-stinging tang of vinegar suggests some disinfecting power to Kevin and is fine for the bathroom, especially after it fades and leaves only a clean scent of lavender with a hint of cedar. But he finds the fragrance overpowering for the kitchen, where he prefers an olfactory blank slate […]
Best New Products Announced at Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
LOS ANGELES, CA – Thousands of new products and services for restaurants, caterers and foodservice establishments were introduced by 400 exhibiting companies during this week’s Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo and Coffee Fest at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Reporters from several industry publications selected a dozen new products which were entered into a pitch competition on the show floor. […]