Guillain Barre Following Flu Vaccine
Diabetes and H1N1
Everyone should be back in school now. In one of my recent blogs, I discussed a "teacher cheat sheet" that is helpful for teachers on the front lines. One of my patient families suggested that I discuss the potential H1N1 influenza epidemic. The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene continually updates Maryland healthcare professionals on influenza and infectious diseases. My latest update is as follows.
H1N1 Influenza Update: August 28, 2009
Throughout the summer, Maryland DHMH has...
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