Expectant mothers looking to stay free from the flu don’t have to worry.
Not only is the flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it can even help the baby.
When the mother received a flu vaccine during pregnancy, the baby was 70 percent less likely to catch the virus, according to a study published in May.
For years many feared the vaccine’s safety for pregnant women. But the ingredients are harmless for pregnant women just as they are for everyone else.
In October of 2010 an outbreak of cholera began in Haiti. This disaster came soon after a devastating earthquake hit the country in January.
The earthquake caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and did irreparable damage to much of the country. The world responded with volunteers to help with the rebuild, including U.N. peacekeepers.
Six years after its start, we know the earthquake is likely where the epidemic began.
The U.N. admitted that some peacekeepers from Nepal carried the infection. Getting into the water supply, cholera then spread throughout Haiti.
Halloween is over, the temperature starts to plummet and everyone is making plans for the upcoming months.
What does this mean?
The holiday season is upon us and it’s traditionally time to spend with family and enjoy the festivities. But rather than the normal celebrations, maybe take advantage of some easier international travel.
Winter is the best time to visit some of the most popular destinations around the world. Landmarks are less crowded and ideal weather makes the holiday season a perfect time to explore some parts of the globe.
We all know what to look for with a phony advertisement.
Whether it’s a pop-up guaranteeing dangerously fast weight loss or an email with a scheme to make millions quick, the signs are obvious.
But, what about a fake cure?
Most fake cures seem obvious. There’s no way violin music or charcoal powder can remedy a disease.
But, when diseases like Zika and Ebola spread, it’s harder to ignore a possible lifesaver.
Just because the ailment is different does not mean the authenticity is any better. Here are five dangerous fake cures to stay away from while planning your trip:
Passport Health is partnering with Uber to deliver flu shots to 17 cities throughout the U.S. on Tuesday, Oct. 25th.
“Flu vaccines keep our communities healthy, and the more flu shots we can deliver -the healthier we all are,” said Paul Fishburn, Chief Operating Officer for Passport Health. “This partnership with Uber allows us to vaccinate people in an innovative way, which makes it intriguing for the patient and a lot of fun for our nurses.”
The event will take place from 11 am to 3 pm in these locations:
Influenza affects up to 20 percent of the population every year, yet less than half of adults get the flu shot. Some people are not healthy enough to get the flu vaccine, which is why Uber and Passport Heath want to make it easy for those who can get a flu shot to get one.
Uber and Passport Health first partnered in 2014, with a flu program that debuted in three cities. In 2015, the program expanded to even more cities. This 2016 program aims to help local communities avoid influenza throughout the flu season.
Passport Health has previously partnered with government and health organizations to provide travel and other key immunizations. These partnerships include helping the U.S. government provide anthrax vaccinations after the 2001 anthrax attacks.
The company’s mobile flu participation began in 2014 with its initial partnership with Uber.
