Cold and Flu Differences Highlight Vaccine Role
The article outlines key distinctions between colds and influenza, noting cold symptoms as runny nose and sore throat with no high fever, while flu hits suddenly with fever above 101 degrees, chills, fatigue, and muscle aches. It explains airborne spread for flu, and emphasizes annual flu vaccines reducing risk by about 70 percent with best timing mid October to mid November, while egg allergies and certain additives may preclude vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centers For Disease Control
Richard Baxley
Orlando
Desserts in moderation fit diabetes meal plans
Cheryl Mehta RD explains that total carbohydrate intake, not sugar type, drives blood glucose in diabetes. Desserts can fit a plan if portions are counted within meals. consult a dietitian to tailor guidance and learn current nutrition guidelines. National Diabetes Month highlights new guidelines and trial results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Mehta
Mehta
Etiquette for Cold Season at Work
A Knight Ridder piece outlines practical tips for handling illness at work. Stay home during peak contagion days, cover coughs with a tissue, and wash hands frequently. avoid spreading viruses and show courtesy to colleagues.
How to Minimize Your Chances of Getting a Cold
Researchers say practical steps cut cold risk even when others are sick. Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with a sick person or touched objects and avoid touching your face. Regular soap works fine, and airborne virus spread from coughing or sneezing can infect others.
Community Health Calendar Notes A A meetings and clinics
A dense listing of Alcoholics Anonymous groups with times and locations at Linden Street 123 and New Ellenton St Paul United Methodist Church plus health services including cholesterol screening, immunization and WIC Prenatal care at Aiken County Health Department with hours and appointment calls. Multiple groups meet at 7 30 p m 8 30 p m and noon program repeats across sites.
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A.A
Linden St
AA. Aiken Central Group
A.A. Jackson Group
Main Street
New Ellenton Group
St. Paul United Methodist Church
New Ellenton
Al-Anon
Aiken
Margaret J. Weston
Clearwater
Aikan Regional Medical Centers
Alken County
Heath Department
Alken Area
Aiken County Heath Department
Josey Building
Chesterfield St
Aken County
Waterloo St
Ceenter
Cal
Aiken County
Margaret J. Weston Health
Margaret J. Weston Health Center
Margaret J. Weston Heath
Hampton ‘Ave
Second Baptist Church
Anden St
St Paul United Methodist Church
A.A. Valley
Al-Anon Family Group
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Gloverville
Alcoholics Anonymous
Saron Baptist Church
Ln St
First Presbyterian Church
Paul United Methodist Church
St. Pau United Methodist Church
New & Jenton
Secondars
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Narcotics ‘Anonymous
Second Baptist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cheryl ‘Mehta
R.D
P.O
S.C
Knight Ridder Service
Elliot Dick
University of Wisconsin
Knight Ridder
University Hospital Behavioral Health Center
James M. Asbette
Tomi
Vogue Vetcarl
A.A. Aiken
St. Paul
Ohurety
High Noon
Inden St
Aiken Central Group
Sunshine House
Wey
Aiken Drug
Laurens
Leminick’s Dru
Richland Ave
Laurens St
Alken SC
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