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The skin is the first line of defense the human body has. When the skin is broken, this is known as a wound. While deep wounds carry the apparent risk of blood loss, wounds of any depth or type come with a risk of infection. Some groups of people are more at risk for developing …
Summer is here, and with summer comes fun in the sun, cookouts, and the great outdoors. While enjoying your summer adventures, it is important to be aware of the risks of heat. Heat stress, heat exhaustion, and in more serious cases, heatstroke can occur. Heatstroke can be fatal if preventative measures are not taken. Learn …
Zika Virus is a virus that, prior to 2015, had outbreaks solely in areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. In May 2015, the Pan American Health Association reported the first confirmed diagnosed Zika infection in Brazil, South America. Since May, breakouts have spread across the world and are continuing to appear in …
Workplace Safety is an important topic for both businesses and employees to consider. In 2020, the Center for Disease Control collected 1.8 million reports of workplace injuries that involved emergency treatments. As well, the National Safety Council reported a total cost of $163.9 billion from workplace injuries. This number included wage and productivity costs, medical …
With summer winding down, unfortunately it is time to begin thinking about flu season. Each year, influenza affects between 5% and 20% of the population and between 3000 and 49,000 people die from the disease. The flu is spread by having contact with an infected person or through the air when you are in close …
