How to Prevent H1N1 (Swine Flu) and seasonal Flu? Dr. Zervos Answers

Frank McGeorge, M.D. speaks with Marcus Zervos, M.D. about seasonal and H1N1 (swine) flu and what patients can do to try and avoid the flu. He recommends getting the vaccine and hand washing as the top preventative measures.

For more on Dr. Frank McGeorge, visit http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=38441&action=detail&ref=932

For more on Dr. Marcus Zervos, visit http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=38441&action=detail&ref=3880

About Infectious Disease

The Infectious Diseases division at Henry Ford is one of the busiest in the state. Thousands of patients are helped each year both in the hospital and in physicians' offices when they acquire an infectious disease.
In 2006, nine highly-trained physicians tended to more than 1,700 patients in the hospital. Nearly 5,000 patients were seen in outpatient facilities by Henry Ford physicians for help and treatment with their infections. For more information on Infectious Disease at Henry Ford Health System, visit http://www.henryford.com/body_academic.cfm?id=38250

About Henry Ford Health System

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) is a Michigan not-for-profit corporation governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees. Advisory and affiliate boards comprising 129 Trustee volunteer leaders provide vital links to the communities served by the System. HFHS is managed by Chief Executive Officer Nancy M. Schlichting.

HFHS is one of the nation's leading comprehensive, integrated health systems. It provides health insurance and health care delivery, including acute, specialty, primary and preventive care services backed by excellence in research and education. For more information, visit http://www.henryford.com

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