Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Nurses Role In MRSA Prevention

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a multidrug-resistant organism, meaning that it has developed resistance to various antimicrobial agents. MRSA infections increase hospital length of stay, costs, and mortality. The rate of MRSA infections in health care settings and the community … Continue reading →

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Immunization Is Not Just For Children

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

August is National Immunization Awareness month.  It is a month to remind us that not only do the children need their back to school vaccinations, but as adults, we need to take care of ourselves too. As people get older the … Continue reading →

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The Flu: Nothing to Sneeze At

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

Although flu epidemics appear every winter like clockwork, several contributing factors make each flu season unique. The strain of influenza circulating in a particular season and whether that virus matches the season’s flu vaccine make the timing, severity, and length … Continue reading →

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