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Think frostbite is something that only happens in the Arctic? With a wind chill as low as 10 degrees-below-zero expected for Macomb County Wednesday, think again.
Temperatures will remain below freezing this week, with the wind chill expected to drop as low as 10 degrees below zero Wednesday. The Henry Ford Health System—which includes Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township—offers these tips to stay safe during this blistering cold weather. Prevention The key to avoiding cold weather injuries is to dress appropriately. This includes layering clothing with a first layer that pulls moisture away from the skin, an outer layer that keeps the elements out and a middle layer that insulates. Hats are a must because the head is where 30 percent of the body’s heat loss takes place. Gloves and face protection also are necessary in extremely cold weather. What is frostbite? Frostbite is caused by …
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Does a flu shot cause the flu? Do healthy people need a shot? Here are the answers to some myths.
The Henry Ford Health System has released this fact sheet on the truths and myths of fighting the flu. The flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family. However, misconceptions about vaccination persist. Here are 7 common myths about vaccination. Flu Myth #1 A Flu Shot Causes the Flu No, a flu shot cannot cause flu illness. The influenza viruses contained in a flu shot are inactivated (killed), which means they cannot cause infection. Flu vaccine manufacturers kill the viruses used in the vaccine during the process of making vaccine, and batches of flu vaccine are tested to make sure they are safe. In randomized, blinded studies, where some people get flu shots and others get salt-water shots, the only differences in…
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John Hetzler
9:39 am on Monday, January 14, 2013
Find out where to get flu shots in New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township: http://newbaltimore.patch.com/articles/the-season-is-here-where-to-get-flu-shots-in-chesterfield-township-new-baltimore more ›