Holy Basil or "Tulsi" Prevents Infe... Nov 21, 2009
Government health agencies continue to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the virus and practice "universal precautions:" observe proper hand-washing procedures, cover face while sneezing, staying at home if acutely ill, washing soiled clothing in hot soapy water etc. However, others have sought protection from traditional medicine to boost their immune systems in addition to conventional health advisories issued by health authorities. (Suite101.com)
A plan of action Nov 10, 2009
When interacting with those in the sick bay, Busching said they use universal precautions such as gloves and masks. In the event of there being more than three sick inmates things can become more difficult to deal with, said Busching. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Swine or regular: Which flu is it? Sep 12, 2009
In addition, Superintendent Gayle Sloan sent a letter home to parents concerning the flu, assuring them that the schools continue to use universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection, including instruction by nurses on the proper technique for hand washing. The CDC has recommended that schools close only when effective teaching can no longer take place, in the event of large numbers of students developing fever during school hours, for example. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
How Sierra Vista residents heard Obama's message to kids Sep 9, 2009
The president was also right on the money in alerting everybody to take universal precautions to prevent the spread of the flu. Tim Cervantes was initially cautious about letting his sons hear the speech because he did not know the content and was worried there could be a hidden agenda, he said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Schools: Dont panic over flu Aug 18, 2009
Staff are taking a common sense approach to cleanliness, she said, using universal precautions. We re doing a lot of hand-washing, she said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
HIV's Affect on Sports Aug 18, 2009
Universal Precautions in Sports. Universal precautions are now required in the world of sports medicine ... The goal of universal precautions is to protect the transmission of bloodborne pathogens both from the patient to the medical personnel and from medical personnel to the patient. (Suite101.com)
Swine flu turns up at Dyer elementary school May 13, 2009
Universal precautions should be followed by all citizens including: frequent washing of hands, covering your mouth with a tissue during a cough or sneeze, or sneezing or coughing into you sleeve, (not hands), if no tissue is available. We will continue to monitor this situation with diligence because the safety and health of our students is paramount. (Munster Times, IN)
Sheriff assigns officer to KHS Apr 30, 2009
Right now it s more universal precautions, like telling everyone to wash their hands, cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, things like that. While no cases have been identified in West Virginia at this time, 64 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
