Q: What do you get when you run a contest on YouTube to create a new public service announcement (PSA) to help get the message out on how to prevent the spread of H1N1? A:…
H1N1 Flu Prevention – Fun from the HHS and YouTube
Monthly Archives For August 2009
H1N1 Activity Worldwide: A Geography Lesson
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published an H1N1 flu alert that summarizes activity around the globe: In the southern hemisphere where flu season is waning, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia appear to have…
Is it Safe to Take That Taxi? Tips for Travelers
As summer draws to a close and travelers are scrambling to squeeze in one more trip, it’s a good time to revisit the WHO Study of Global Road Safety. It’s great to know the dangers…
Swimming Safely at the Seaside
Now that Bill has passed (the storm, not health care reform), we should remind ourselves of the dangers of ocean swimming. Just this weekend in Acadia National Park in Maine, onlookers watching the huge crashing…
Dive right in! The water’s fine?
It’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining, the temps are high and you are diving into a crisp, clean pool. And as the water washes over you, so do millions of dirty microorganisms. Not…
The Safe and Healthy Traveler’s Guide to Packing: Part Five – Travel Clothing
Unless you are heading to one of those “natural” destinations like Sunny Sands Resort in Florida, you probably need to pack some clothes for your trip. What does this have to do with staying safe…
Enjoy the Paella, but know the risks of eating shellfish
Sitting down to a steaming bowl of paella–rice, broth, chorizo, clams and mussels–with a pitcher of Sangria is a fiesta for the tastebuds. It’s also a gastronomic adventure that can lead to serious illness caused…
Advice from a business traveler: Managing the stress of connecting flights
On my left there is a rather large business man yelling in Dutch on his Blackberry and beginning to perspire. To my right, sits a lady looking slightly claustrophobic. We have been sitting on the…
An alternative method for eliminating H1N1
While not endorsed by the WHO or the CDC, some ‘experts’ are fighting the swine flu in their own special way. Any other suggestions?
The Safe and Healthy Traveler’s Guide to Packing: Part Four
Packing for Fun in the Sun Chances are good that you will be spending some time in the sun on your summer vacation. So whether you are packing for a trip on a sunny beach…
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