Pediatrics
Monitoring for Fever Can Help With Early Detection of H1N1 - 'Swine Flu'
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, September 8th, 2009
From summer camps to summer travel, the H1N1 influenza has taken a toll worldwide this season, and experts say the new flu strain is expected to be back in force this fall. Forty percent of Americans could end up being affected by the H1N1 flu, the CDC reported. Recently, the CDC elevated its H1N1 alert to pandemic status, its highest level. What does this mean for families' It's important to have a reliable, accurate, and easy-to-use thermometer on hand to monitor for fever, one of the first signs of illness.
The Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer is used by more pediatricians in the U.S. than any other brand, according to a recent national survey.(1) This advanced...
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