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LiveSmart: Hand Washing for Good Health

November 9, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

Spending more time indoors; kids back to school; cold and flu season is looming – we are entering prime “germ sharing” time. It’s important to remember – and remind the children in your life – that washing your hands is the best defense against illness.

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Times Union: In NY, School Kids Getting Most Cases of Flu this Season

February 13, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The Times Union published a story about influenza in the Capital Region and its particular impact on the pediatric population.

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LiveSmart: Fight the Flu – Get Your Shot!

January 25, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

The flu season is well underway, with the CDC announcing last week the strains of influenza seen so far have been well matched by this year’s vaccine. That is great news and should motivate those who have NOT yet gotten the vaccine to do so ASAP!

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Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

December 29, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. These actions are being taken in response to increasing numbers of cases of influenza across the state and in this region.

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NewsChannel 13: Flu Season is Coming – Get Vaccinated!

November 16, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Influenza kills about 36,000 Americans each year. The flu can cause high fever and seizures in children and lead to pneumonia, which can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions (like emphysema or asthma). The best prevention against the flu? GET VACCINATED.

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LiveSmart: Vaccination Offers Best Protection Against Influenza

March 2, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

With the New York State Department of Health announcement that influenza activity is currently prevalent in New York state, taking the necessary precautions to avoid the respiratory illness is critical.

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Hospital Visitation Guidelines Implemented to Combat Flu, Infectious Diseases

February 15, 2016 Angela Yu

Visitation guidelines are being implemented at several regional hospitals to further protect patients from influenza and other infectious diseases. These actions are being taken in response to increasing numbers of cases of influenza across the state and in this region.

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NewsChannel 13: Get Vaccinated Now to Avoid the Flu

November 5, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

Families will soon be getting together for the holidays, spreading cheer, joy and love. Unfortunately, they will also likely be spreading their germs.

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LiveSmart: Keep it Clean — Exercise Proper Hand Washing

October 7, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

You count on your hands every day to do your dirty – as well as your clean – work. In between the dirty and the clean it’s important to wash your hands.

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LiveSmart: Get Your Shot Soon to Fight the Flu

September 23, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated.

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