William Penn Life, 2011 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2011-03-01 / 3. szám
Our Health Corner Debbie Wolfe, rn To learn more about pneumonia, including its symptoms, treatment and prevention, log onto the Pneumonia page of “PubMedHealth,” a new online resource under development at the National Library of Medicine’s National Center for Biotechnology Information. You can find it at: O http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHOOO 1200# Be mindful of pneumonia HI! MY NAME IS DEBBIE WOLFE, RN. I have been a member of William Penn Association since I was a child. Many of the members of Branch 18 Lincoln Park, Mich., have known me all of my life. Years ago, I was one of the co-founders of the local William Penn Dancers. My mother is Barbara House, the Chair of the WPA Board of Directors. I am also a new sales associate for WPA here in Melbourne, Fla. I always enjoy reading my monthly William Penn Life, especially the personal contributions from all the members. Being a registered nurse working in Florida, I thought I may also have a few interesting things to contribute. I will be writing a monthly article about health issues and healthy living. I hope you will find "Our Health Corner" interesting and informative.... It is March, and spring will be here soon. Unfortunately, it is still cold and flu season. I am sure many of you have received your flu vaccine for this winter, but have you considered the pneumonia vaccine? Vaccines to help prevent pneumonia are available. These vaccines can prevent some of the serious complications of pneumonia, such as infection in the bloodstream and throughout the body. Experts recommend the vaccine for people who are older than 65, for adults who smoke and for people who have a long-lasting health condition that increases their risk. If you have not received the vaccine, or if it is contraindicated by your physician, there are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia. 1. STOP SMOKING. Smoking makes it more likely you will get pneumonia. 2. Avoid contact with people who have upper respiratory infections, colds and flu. 3. If you have not had measles or chickenpox or gotten vaccines, avoid contact with people who have these infections. (Watch out for little ones in your family.) Until next month... * m stay Healthy - stay Happy - fee Fit! Debbie William Penn Life 0 March 2011 0 13
