Guidance for the Management of Norovirus Infection in Cruise Ships
The Health Protection Agency working closely with the cruise industry through the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) and with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Association of Port Health Authorities today published Guidance for the Management of Norovirus Infection in Cruise Ships. Norovirus infects between 600,000 and one million people in the community in the […]
Swim diapers may not keep pool water clean, UF experts say
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Swimming is good, clean summer fun for small children—but University of Florida experts caution that swim diapers won’t necessarily keep the water clean, and that could spell trouble if sick kids go in the pool. A common illness called Norovirus infection can cause vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. And for children suffering […]
Tips on Feeling Better during Cold and Flu
by: Barbara Camie The flu, which is a nickname for the influenza virus, starts suddenly and hits hard. Your fever may go as high as 40C (105F). You’ll probably feel weak and tired, and have a dry cough, a runny nose, chills, muscle aches, severe headache and a sore throat. The fever may last for […]
Afschermplicht voor pluimveehouders
DEN HAAG – De commerciële pluimveehouders houden hun dieren binnen nu minister Gerda Verburg (Landbouw) donderdagmiddag de afschermplicht heeft ingesteld. Verburg maakte donderdag in de Tweede Kamer bekend dat ze de afschermplicht afkondigt omdat de ook voor mensen gevaarlijke H5N1-variant van de vogelgriep steeds een beetje dichter bij Nederland komt. Volgens haar is sprake van […]
