Japan disaster: no radiation risk expected for CanadaThe damage to power plants in Japan is not expected to pose any health risks to people in Canada, according to government officials. Hand rubs shown not to prevent viral respiratory infectionsA new study has shown that hand disinfection doesn’t prevent infection with rhinovirus or influenza virus, suggesting that hand transmission may be less important than has been thought. Handwashing timers ONE KEY TO effective handwashing is to do it for long enough, with recommendations on the adequate duration ranging from 15 to 30 seconds. Infectious disease centre funding renewed Speeding up delivery of flu vaccines Vancouver Coastal chooses new staff forecasting solution Americans cutting back on trips to the doctor’s office Evidence is mounting that suggests U.S. residents are not going to see the doctor as often this year as in previous years. Effects of isotope shortage assessed AMA polls show rising pandemic confidence OTC Market Report 2010: OTC sales ride out recession First Previous 480 481 482 483 484 Next Last
