Chris | September 26, 2010
The CDC web site reports outbreaks of viral hepatitis among Diabetics in long-term care; these outbreaks are attributed to breaks in infection control practices, namely the sharing or improper disinfection of glucose monitoring devices. These are nursing performance issues.
Here is an excellent link to the CDC website page regarding Glucose Monitoring Devices and Transmission of [...]
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Tags: Blood Borne Pathogens and Insulin Pens, Glucose Monitoring Devices and Transmission of Hepatitis, Vaccine safety
Chris | September 13, 2010
In California, the 2010-2011 Influenza Vaccine is already available through many pharmacies; private health care providers may not have received their supplies yet. The Food and Drug Administration’s News Release (FDA) reports this year’s vaccine contains three influenza strains, one of which is the H1N1.
California/7/09 (H1N1)-like virus (pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus)
A/Perth /16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus
B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus
The [...]
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Tags: 2010-2011 Seasonl Influenza Vaccine, Influenza Immunization of Health Care Workers
