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I've been directly involved in quite a bit of public outreach over the past few weeks concerning the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, vaccination, and prevention. One of the biggest challenges is to address and clarify some of the important misconceptions about the virus and it's prevention and treatment, to avoid unnecessary illness and loss of life. While reaching out through traditional news media means is critical, as my friend Joe recently pointed out on Twitter, more needs to be done.
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Spreading the Facts About H1N1
I've been directly involved in quite a bit of public outreach over the past few weeks concerning the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, vaccination, and prevention. One of the biggest challenges is to address and clarify some of the important misconceptions about the virus and it's prevention and treatment, to avoid unnecessary illness and loss of life. While reaching out through traditional news media means is critical, as my friend Joe recently pointed out on Twitter, more needs to be done.
To this end, several creative ways to spread the facts about H1N1 have surfaced of late:
- We at Lifebridge Health will be holding a Tweet-up for influenza prevention on Thursday evening from 5-7pm at Little Havana. Not only will this be an excellent opportunity to interact with myself and other Lifebridge experts in a casual setting, but it will also afford an unhurried opportunity to discuss any influenza-related questions. Go here to get the details, and please stop by if you can - it should be quite the fun time!
- John D. Clarke, MD, a physician in New York, has created an H1N1 informational rap video as a part of his educational efforts.
- Adam and Jamie of Mythbusters fame have put together a video PSA to help promote H1N1 awareness. As a companion piece, the Discovery channel has posted a page addressing 5 myths about H1N1 influenza.
- Get Your Flu Shot
As 2011 ramps up, you do not want to be waylaid by the flu. Getting your flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent the flu (although don't forget to wash your hands). Northwest Hospital is pleased to offer the flu vaccine to family members of...
- Get Your Flu Shot
It's time to get your flu shot. Along with washing your hands, getting the vaccine are the important things you can do to protect yourself. Wash your hands with soap and water before eating or touching your face and, if possible, avoiding contact...
- Free H1n1 Shots Saturday In Baltimore Country
Even if you've stayed healthy so far this winter season, you are not out of the woods for acquiring the H1N1 virus. Luckily, there are free H1N1 Shots being offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at a variety of locations in Baltimore County. These...
- "swine Flu": Myths, Facts And Communication
I was recently interviewed by Philip and Lisa Mulford for this week's episode of their audio show, Communication 360. From the episode description: Every day [swine flu] is in the news, often with conflicting information. Even the medical community...
- "swine Flu" Is No Cause For Panic, But A Good Cause To Wash Your Hands
by: John Cmar, MD Faculty, Division of Infectious Diseases Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Anyone exposed to the media reporting on "swine flu" this past week could come away with the impression that the whole of civilization is soon to collapse under the...