Small investments pay big dividends in protecting workers’ health

Although the flu season is months away, health care professionals already are preparing vaccinations against three strains of flu that could infect workers and leave businesses in a lurch.....

....But it’s certain that flu and other contagious diseases will emerge, and employers should prepare now to keep the workplace productive, said Pandis and Dr. John Sinnott...


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Immunization week to kick off in 112 countries

23 APRIL 2010 | GENEVA -- For the first time, immunization campaigns are being launched simultaneously tomorrow in 112 countries and territories in the World Health Organization Regions of the Americas, Eastern Mediterranean and Europe, with the goals of expanding immunization coverage and raising awareness of the importance of vaccines.....

In the Americas, regional launching events are being held in border areas of Nicaragua, between Suriname and French Guyana, and between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. On the US-Mexico border, a joint event is planned in Las Cruces, New Mexico in conjunction with the launch of US National Infant Immunization Week. The regional goals are to reach children under 5 years of age, pregnant women, elderly populations, border and isolated populations, indigenous populations, and low coverage municipalities...

In addition to vaccinating children and adults and delivering integrated packages of health interventions such as vitamin fortification, countries are planning a variety of activities including workshops, training sessions, social mobilization, round-table discussions, exhibitions and media events addressing vaccine-related issues. Target audiences for various activities include parents, caregivers, health workers, mass media, decision-makers and stakeholders.

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Gavin Gough: Freelance Travel Photographer

A freelance travel photographer, based in Bangkok, Gavin Gough works on assignment and creates stock photography for Getty and Lonely Planet Images. His work has been featured internationally in publications such as National Geographic, Geo, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Conde Nast and many more.

Gavin Gough: Freelance Travel Photographer

NHS Videos - Malaria

Malaria is a parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes. An expert explains how the infection attacks different areas of the body and what you can do to avoid getting the disease in the first place. See Video...

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Tourists pay to rough it on desert treks in Tunisia

Douz, Tunisia (CNN) -- Spending two weeks trekking through a desert without any creature comforts isn't everyone's idea of a vacation, but for some, it's paradise.Read more...

Study Finds Military Prone to Infection With H1N1 Flu

Living in close quarters and young age increased risk, Singapore researchers say...http://bit.ly/busT0I