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UAB website aims to educate public about the flu, prevention and treatment

UAB is taking extra measures to promote flu prevention this season through education.

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What you need to know about sinus infections

As the fall months approach, the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections increases.

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David LaFon, M.D.

Pneumonia • Pulmonary disease • Influenza

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Study: Increase in employment shows strong correlation to spread of influenza

Higher employment rates cause an increase in flu incidence, according to a new study.

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Rachael Lee, M.D.

Healthcare epidemiology • Infection prevention • Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally including the flu • Multi-drug resistant pathogens in relation to infection control

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Candice Dye, M.D.

Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep

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Stephen Russell, M.D.

Annual physicals • Primary physician care Primary care for adults and children • Vaccinations • Urgent care for flu, upper respiratory infections, etc. • Preventive care for adults

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Do-Yeon Cho, M.D.

Seasonal allergies • Upper respiratory airway diseases • Cystic Fibrosis • Endoscopic skull base surgery

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Kevin Harrod, Ph.D.

Influenza virus • Infectious disease • Pulmonary disease • Chronic Lung disease

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The right way to disinfect classrooms, homes to kill the flu virus

Kill the flu virus by following these tips on what to clean and how to disinfect commonly touched areas at home, school and work.

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Tedra Smith, DNP

Parenting and children's health • Emergency medicine & crisis management • Addiction

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Is it safe to get the flu shot while pregnant?

The flu shot is safe for both pregnant women and their unborn babies.

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Grace Grau, DNP

Health Disparities • Cardiovascular disease • Chronic and continuing care for adults and the elderly

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Otherwise healthy and think you have the flu? Avoid the emergency room

Public health and hospital officials encourage those who think they have the flu to call their health care provider or visit an urgent care clinic — and leave the emergency room for acute injuries and life-threatening conditions.

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Keep germs to yourself and help prevent the spread of the flu

People can help curb the spread of viruses with a few simple hygiene tips.

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Stop the flu in its tracks by washing your hands the right way

Frequent, proper handwashing is critical to helping protect yourself and others you come in contact with during flu season.

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UAB proporciona información sobre prevención y tratamiento de la influenza o la gripe

El sitio web – www.uab.edu/flu – tiene información sobre la vacuna contra la influenza, recursos de prevención y tratamiento, y videos en español con preguntas comunes sobre la vacuna, síntomas y donde conseguir ayuda.

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