Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
Bird flu is a serious illness that affects the lungs. Currently, it mainly infects birds. This sheet answers some of the questions you may have about bird flu.
Bird flu is a serious illness that affects the lungs. Currently, it mainly infects birds. This sheet answers some of the questions you may have about bird flu.
Bacteria that resist treatment with more than one antibiotic are called multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). MDROs mainly affect people in hospitals and long-term care facilities. But they are also spreading among healthy children and adults. Read on to learn more.
Falling is not something you want to think about. But it can make a big difference to plan ahead. If you're prepared, you'll know how to get help. And you'll be less likely to panic if you fall. This means you'll be able to do what's needed to get help right away.
Staying active is one of the best things you can do to prevent falls. Start slowly and work up to doing more.
Certain types of exercises may help make you less likely to fall. Here are ways to improve balance, increase flexibility, and boost strength and staying power.
Is your living space filled with hazards that could cause you to fall? Changes can make you safer. They could even save your life.
As you get older, you're not as steady on your feet as you once were. And you may have health problems you didn't have when you were younger. Read about how to find out your risk for falling.
Read on to learn all about vasectomy, from getting ready, and surgery details, to recovering at home.
Planning for your child’s discharge from the hospital involves all members of your child’s care team. Here are some of the things to know about hospital discharge.
I your child is in the ICU, it means that they need special care and attention that can be given only by a team of specially trained healthcare providers. This sheet tells you more about what to expect when your child is in the ICU.