Posts Tagged ‘virus’

The Facts About Measles

Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or spread airborne when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The measles virus can remain infectious on surfaces and in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area. […]


Facts About Ebola Virus

Not having all of the facts regarding the Ebola Outbreak can be very scary. Knowing the symptoms and how it is spread can help eliminate some of those fears. Below are some basic facts from the CDC regarding Ebola. Ebola is NOT spread through Casual Contact Air Water Food grown or legally purchased in the […]


Influenza, Better Known as the Flu

Influenza, better known as the flu, is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that is caused by an influenza virus. There are many different influenza viruses that can cause the flu and these viruses often change from season to season resulting in a new flu strain. The flu illness can vary from mild […]