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CDC Advisory: Influenza on the Rise, Health Providers Should Be Prepared
January 2nd 2018Flu activity in the United States continues to increase over the past few weeks, which means that health care providers should continue to be on the lookout when diagnosing ill patients, according to a CDC Health Advisory.
Flu Vaccine Safe for People with Egg Allergy, New Guidelines Say
December 21st 2017No precautions are needed when administering egg-based flu vaccines to patients with egg allergy, according to an updated influenza vaccine practice guideline from the Influenza Vaccine and Egg Allergy Practice Parameter Workgroup commissioned by Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP).
Study: Reduced Sodium Plus DASH Diet Most Effective for Hypertensive Adults
November 14th 2017Reducing sodium intake while on the DASH diet lowers blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive adults, according to the results of preliminary research at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2017.
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Advises Sun Protection Counseling
October 12th 2017Clinicians should counsel patients with fair skin between the ages of 6 months and 24 years, including the parents of young children with fair skin, on sun protection behaviors, according to a draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).