As A Control Measure During Pandemic Outbreaks, School Closures Should Be Considered
Closing elementary and secondary schools can help slow the spread of infectious disease and should be considered as a control measure during pandemic outbreaks, according to a McMaster University led study. Using high-quality data about the incidence of influenza infections in Alberta during the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, the researchers show that when schools closed for the summer, the transmission of infection from person to person was sharply reduced... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)div id=medwormpbiMedWorm Message:/i/b Register forba href=http://www.medmatcha.com target =_selfMedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network/a/b, and receive $5 free advertising./p/div
Healthy minds, healthy profits: A new business imperative
Canadian companies are starting to recognize the business value of workplace mental health programs that can help them retain talent and stay productive. (Source: CTV Health)
