Tag Archives: spread of disease

2nd Case of Bubonic Plaque Hits New Mexico

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

By Ken Buben, President, FancyScrubs.com The Bubonic Plaque has hit New Mexico for a 2nd time this year.  The latest patient is a 78 year old man from Santa Fe County who is recovering in the hospital.  The health secretary … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for the Zombie Apocalypse?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

By Ken Buben, President, FancyScrubs.com This week, the CDC came out with their Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse.  What are zombies? Zombies are depicted as being created by an infectious virus which is spread by bites and bodily fluids. Zombies feed on … Continue reading →

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New Strain of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

By Ken Buben, President, FancyScrubs.com A new strain of  Staphylococcus aureus bacteria was recently discovered in a Iowa child care worker who had no exposure to livestock according to the University of Iowa researchers.  The study was an unexpected finding … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers may ban doctors wearing ties

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

By Ken Buben, President, FancyScrubs.com Lawmakers are looking to ban doctors from wearing ties which can spread infectious disease. Senate’s Independent Democratic Conference says you should be more afraid of a doctor’s neck tie than having to go see your … Continue reading →

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