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Keep Your Distance and Slow The Spread
Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory dropletsRead more
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Are You at Higher Risk?
If You Are at Higher Risk Who is at higher risk? Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like: Heart disease Diabetes Lung disease Get readyRead more
Pneumonia Can Be Prevented – World Pneumonia Day
World Pneumonia Day is observed each year on November 12th. Globally, pneumonia kills nearly 1 million children younger than 5 years old each year. This is greater than the number of deaths from any infectious disease, such as HIV infection, malaria, or tuberculosis. Each year in the United States, more than 250,000 people have to seekRead more
10 Questions to Help You Learn Your Chance of Getting a Fungal Infection
Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 23–27, 2019. Fungal diseases can affect anyone. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health. Learning about them can help you and your doctor recognize the symptoms of a fungal disease early and may help prevent serious complications. About Fungal Diseases Fungi are everywhere. ThereRead more
Legionella (Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever)
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) are continuing their investigation into the Legionella outbreak at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. As of July 29, 2019, there are 11 lab-confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease and 55 probable cases of Legionnaires’ disease related to this outbreak. Legionnaires’ disease isRead more
Know the facts about whooping cough
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After cough fits, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis can affect people of all ages,Read more
Is It Cold Or Flu?
What is the difference between a cold and flu? Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than theRead more
COPD awareness Month
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a serious lung disease that over time, makes it hard to breathe. You may also have heard COPD called other names, like emphysema or chronic bronchitis. In people who have COPD, the airways—tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs—are partially blocked, whichRead more
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