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The CDC Reports 'Flu Vaccine Could be Fueling America's Flu Epidemic'

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:47:33 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) just revealed that as of mid-January, the flu has officially reached the “epidemic” status in America. The report states that "the flu vaccine is only about 60 percent effective, so for every one million Americans that get the flu shot, 400,000 come down with the flu." That means 40% of those people vaccinated are spreading the disease, raising the likelihood of a more serious epidemic.

Rudy's Top 5 Safety Tips During Hot Weather

Rudy Fernandez — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:49:57 +0000

Heat-related deaths and illness in the U.S. account for more people dying annually than those killed in hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. Heat related incidents are totally preventable yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. Historically from 1979-2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. In 2001, 300 deaths were caused by excessive heat exposure. Here are some tips to follow during hot-dry weather.

C.D.C. Issues: Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness 101

Rudy Fernandez — Sat, 21 May 2011 23:37:48 +0000

OK, since we are all still here, and nothing happened on May 21st, the next big day for the end of the world is December 21, 20012. And in an effort to be more helpful I’ve researched the world over and found that being ready begins with the first step. Are you “really ready” when [...]