Jan Potter

H1N1 (swine) flu - should we stop worrying?

The CDC has recently released information that indicates that the H1N1 flu epidemic may not be over. Part of the reason for the concern is that in the 1957 flu epidemic, public officials believed that the flu danger was...

The 2010 Census forms are coming soon

Coming soon to your mailbox is the 2010 Federal Census questionnaire. By federal law, the U. S. Government must count how many people live in this country every 10 years. The forms are expected to be released in...

Tylenol recall

McNeil Consumer Healthcare today expanded its recall of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets, 100 count bottles with a distinctive red cap. The company, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, had previously issued a temporary recall in November of 2009 when people...

Phishing for swine flu identity theft

This year, we have already seen ads for fake anti-viral preparations to protect you from H1N1 (swine) flu. However, we now have a new threat. Apparently someone has produced a viral email message that looks exactly like...

Great American Smokeout 2009 - stop smoking today!

Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death in the world. In Georgia, over 10,000 Georgians die every year from diseases related to their smoking habits. We are making strides – many schools and school districts are...

Food storage after the big meal

Once upon a time in the south, your grandmother would cook a huge meal at lunch (called “dinner” in the south). Once you were finished, the dishes would be washed up and the remaining food would be left...

Maclaren Stroller Recall

Rumors are flying about the recall of Maclaren Strollers. The press announcement is expected tomorrow, but already, major news sources are covering the recall. The story is that the side hinges on the stroller had cut off the...

H1N1 (swine) flu - is it over yet?

People seem to be either totally unconcerned about this flu or convinced that we have “turned the corner.” Nothing could be further from the truth. In the last week, flu cases have spiked far higher than usual for...

Vaccines and other treatments for H1N1 (Swine) flu

The FDA has just released this widget (shown on this page) to help people figure out what kind of treatment is actually useful for the prevention of the flu (or to help you once you have the flu). Almost...

Where to find a flu shot in Georgia - Part 2

The Georgia State Department of Community Health apparently jumped the gun on the H1N1 flu shot locator. The listed sites ARE the places where the shot will be available, but a spot check of many of the sites indicated...

H1N1 (swine) flu - should we stop worrying?

The 2010 Census forms are coming soon

Tylenol recall

Phishing for swine flu identity theft

Great American Smokeout 2009 - stop smoking today!

Food storage after the big meal

Maclaren Stroller Recall

H1N1 (swine) flu - is it over yet?

Vaccines and other treatments for H1N1 (Swine) flu

Where to find a flu shot in Georgia - Part 2

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