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What if we had a flu vaccine that didn’t need to be changed every year… a vaccine that would protect against all strains of flu? That is exactly what Dr Robert Belsche and his colleges at St. Louis University Center For Vaccine Development have been working on. Their research shows that immunity for multiple strains of influenza is possible with a single vaccine. What’s the significance of this for protection against worldwide pandemic flu? Will this protect us from Swine Flu… Bird Flu? Listen now as Dr Jim discusses these issues with Dr Belsche.

 

 Universal Flu Vaccine [5:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: bird flu, epidemic flu, flu shot, flu vaccine, influenza, pandemic flu, swine flu

Swine flu is here. Cases are popping up from coast to coast. How serious is this? What are the symptoms? Who’s at risk? What can we do to treat swine flu? Can a pandemic or epidemic be averted? Today Dr Jim answers these questions and more. Listen now…

CDC website regarding Swine Flu

 

 Swine Flu [4:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: bird flu, epidemic flu, influenza, oseltamivir, pandemic flu, swine flu, tamiflu

It’s a Black Friday of a different sort… running for a toilet every 15 minutes. You’ve been bitten by the food borne illness bug, aka- food poisoning.  A few simple steps can help you avoid food borne illness, but still allow you to enjoy those Turkey Day leftovers. Listen now to learn more…

Also check out the: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Website

Or US Food Safety.com for the latest recalls and alerts.

 

 Holiday Food Safety [4:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: food poisoning, foodborne illness, Holiday Meals, Leftovers, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Headlines say that a simple pneumonia vaccine can reduce your risk of heart attack by 50%. If this true or have the media incorrectly interpreted the data?? Dr Jim sorts out fact from the myth. Listen now…

HERE is an excellent video showing what happens during a heart attack.

 

 Pneumonia Vaccine and Heart Attack [6:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: health media errors, MI, myocardial infarction, pneumococcal, pneumonia vaccine, pneumonia vaccine heart attack, pneumovax, reduce heart attack risk

What no tomatoes?! How do I eat Mexican food without salsa? There are some tomatoes that have not been recalled. Which ones are safe?

What is Salmonella? No, it has no relation to salmon. What precautions can I take to avoid this disease? What are the symptoms of Salmonellosis?

Listen now for the answer to those questions and more…

Useful websites:
CDC - Salmonellosis
USDA Food Safety

 

 Salmonella [6:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: cdc, diahria, diahrria, diarea, diarhea, diarrea, diarrhea, food poisoning, foodborne illness, salmonella, salmonella food poisoning, salmonella poisoning, Salmonellosis, samonella, tomatoes

We spend so much time arguing about kids vaccines that we often forget about the adults. Okay, everyone knows about Tetanus shots and Influenza, some know about the Pneumonia vaccine. But do you know all 10 vaccines that should be kept up to date in adults? Listen now to find out…

Useful link:
CDC recommendations for Adult Vaccination for 07-08

 

 Adult Vaccines [10:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: adult vaccine, chicken pox vaccine, diphtheria, diptheria, hepatitis a, hepatitis b, HPV, influenza, measles, meningitis, meningococcal, mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal, pneumonia, rubella, shingles vaccine, tetanus, varicella

How do I prepare for a trip? Do I need immunizations? What first aid items should I bring? How can I prevent illness while on vacation? What do I do if my family member or I become sick or injured while traveling?

Dr Jim answers these questions and more. Don’t forget to subscribe using the buttons to the right! Listen now…

Wed sites referenced in this episode:
www.cdc.gov/travel
travel.state.gov

 

 Travel Health [16:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: evacuation insurance, travel first aid, Travel Health, travel insurance, travel risk, travelers diarrhea, www.cdc.gov/travel, www.travel.state.gov

This episode, Dr Jim debunks many common myths about the flu. He gives you accurate info on how to prevent the flu and treat yourself or your family if you get sick.

When is it too late to get the flu shot? Can the vaccine give me influenza? Is there any treatment if my kids or I get the flu? Is the vaccine safe during pregnancy? For answers to these questions and much more, listen now…

 

 Influenza myth buster [9:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: flu, flu myth, flu shot, flu vaccine, Infectious Disease, influenza, pregnancy

For decades cough and cold medications have been marketed for our kids with the implication that they are ‘pediatrician recommended’ and that they are both safe and effective. The reality is that all 12 scientific studies conducted since 1985 on children under 12 found no difference from placebo. Are these ineffective medicine safe? The CDC recently released a 2 year study that found over 1500 ER visits related to cough and cold medications in children under 2 years of age. Today Dr Jim speaks with Dr Kenneth Kwon, a board certified pediatrician and Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at CHOC at Mission and University of California, Irvine Medical Center. Together, they will explore the real issues and tell you safe ways to treat your kids when they suffer from cold symptoms.

 

 Could Medications and Kids [17:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: cold medicine, cough medicine, drug safety, guifanesin, kids, Pediatrics, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, PPA, pseudaphedrine

You hear it in the news and your neighbors are all talking about this super bacteria, MRSA, running rampant among our school children and athletes. What is it?  How do you avoid it? Can we kill it? What’s your real risk?  For answers to these questions and more listen now…

 

 MRSA - The Super Bug Epidemic [13:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

written by Dr Jim \\ tags: athletes, cellulitis, epidemic, MRSA, resistant bacteria, skin infection, staph, Staphylococcus aureus, super bug, vancomycin