Prevention

Helping you prevent infection:

Hand Washing Information - CDC
Washing your hands properly and often is one of the best ways to prevent getting sick.

Information on Healthcare Association Infections (HAI) - What You Can Do to Be a Safe Patient- CDC
This CDC page has information and an infographic on how to keep yourself and loved ones from getting an infection while at the hospital.

About Surgical Site Infections - CDC
Information on what surgical site infections are and how to stay healthy after going through surgery.

Zika Virus:

About the Zika Virus - CDC
Zika Virus and Pregnancy - American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Seasonal Flu Activity - CDC
This CDC page tracks the Seasonal Flu. You can see where the flu is hitting hardest. What You Should Know About the Upcoming Flu Season - CDC

2017-2018 Flue Season - CDC
Find preventative steps, symptoms and treatment options for this flu season.

Fact sheet about MRSA Infection - CDC
This fact sheet will help you better understand the MRSA Infection.

Information on C. diff. Infection - CDC
This fact sheet takes a look at the C. difficile bacterial infection.

ABC's of Antibiotics - APIC
Antibiotics can be very helpful in battling sickness, but only if taken correctly. This will help you better understand your antibiotics.

Norovirus - CDC: What is the Norovirus?

Infection Prevention and You! - APIC: How can you stay safe?
Help Prevent the Spread of Norovirus ("Stomach Bug") - Poster on how you can prevent Norovirus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) - American Academy of Family Physicians: What is RSV?

About RSV - CDC: More information about RSV
Protecting Your Baby from RSV - American Academy of Pediatrics: How you can keep your family protected from RSV
RSV Infographic - CDC: Additional information on keeping your family protected from RSV

"Crypto" Parasite - CDC: What is "Crypto"? How can you get it? Learn more about this parasite that lives in infected water

Helping you stay healthy:

Below is information on recommended vaccines for all ages. Vaccines are a safe and easy way to protect yourself from many diseases.

What are some of the myths – and facts – about vaccination? - World Health Organization

What Vaccines do You Need? Interactive Quiz for Adults and Adolescents - CDC

Vaccines and Pregnancy - CDC

Interactive Childhood Immunization Schedule - CDC

Vaccine Information Statements - CDC

HPV Vaccine - CDC

Mumps - Fact Sheet for Parents - CDC

Measles - Fact Sheet for Parents - CDC

Other resources to help you keep healthy.

Harmful Algal Blooms - Ohio Department of Health

Ohio Algae Information for Recreational Waters - Ohio EPA

Scabies: Frequently Asked Questions - CDC

Preventing Falls:

STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries)

Materials for Your Older Adult Patients

- CDC
This CDC created tool kit can be useful if you are taking care of someone at home who may be at a risk for falling.

Guidelines for Preventing Falls - AAOS
This resource offers advice on lifestyle choices and changes around the home that can help prevent falls.

Older Adult Falls - National Safety Council
This infographic can be printed off as reminders of ways to prevent falls around the home

Slip, Trip and Fall Protection for Older Adults - National Safety Council
Additional resources related to falls in older adults

Balance and Falls: Home Safety Tips - American Physical Therapy Association
If you are taking care of someone who is at a higher risk for falls, this video provides tips on keeping them safe.

Pediatrics - Fall Prevention in the Healthcare Setting - Nationwide Children's Hospital
Children can also be at risk for falling at the hospital. This hospital handout can help you prevent this from happening.