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Frontline on the war on disease

Capt. Antonio Leonardi 75th Medical Group

Last updated Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 9:19am

Over the course of the past few months the subject of articles written by the Public Health flight have primarily consisted of methods to prevent getting the flu, ways to recover from the flu, and statistics and other facts about the flu. Hopefully, it's apparent at this point that the recommendation is to get vaccinated against the flu.

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Reminders for flu prevention, staying healthy

Capt. Antonio Leonardi Public Health

Last updated Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 8:41am

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention division of hygiene suggests that 80 percent of infectious disease is transmitted by touch. The Naval Health Research Center says that washing hands properly five times per day can decrease the incidence of respiratory disease by 45 percent. These are important pieces of information when you consider that the influenza virus can live on a surface for two to eight hours (depending on environmental factors).

We all know the best way to prevent the flu is by vaccination.

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H1N1 influenza could still pose major health risk

Capt. Antonio Leonardi 75th Medical Group

Last updated Monday, February 1, 2010 - 2:51pm

The average American believes the H1N1 influenza is now of little concern. Statistically speaking, to date, that sentiment is not unfounded. The number of people infected by H1N1 has been no more severe than a typical seasonal flu and the number of hospitalizations and deaths has not been high enough to be considered "newsworthy."

However, the historical pattern of this disease reminds us to remain vigilant. Most of the influenza pandemics we've faced came in multiple waves occurring over a two- to three-year period and death tolls were in the millions.

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'Tis the flu season

Capt. Antonio Leonardi 75th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Last updated Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 8:29am

How is this considered the flu season when we've been dealing with it since August? That's because the typical influenza season begins in August and runs all the way until April of the following year. This year we have had to contend with seasonal influenza and the novel H1N1 influenza. Many of you probably wonder "what's the difference?" Each type of influenza has various genetic codes which can change from year to year and enhance their ability to invade our bodies and make us sick.

Now you're thinking, "Great, one more thing to worry about!" Try to relax!

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