6/15/2007
Summer is almost here, which means so are the mosquitos. And here’s something you probably didn’t know. There are more than 1,000 trillion mosquitos on the planet and they are the world’s most dangerous creatures. I know it sounds crazy, but honestly, the diseases they spread have killed more people than all the wars in history. Fortunately, in the U.S. mosquito-spread disease is rare; only West Nile Virus and various kinds of encephalitis are of any concern. So what can you do? Try to avoid getting a mosquito bite in the first place. Short of going outside in a bubble, applying an effective repellent is the best way. And the most effective insect repellents contain deet, which is safe for most kids. It’s just not recommended for use in infants under 2 months of age.
Now is not the time to ignore your heart. It may be trying to tell you something. So to help you out, St. John’s traveling Cardiovascular Risk Assessment is coming to a town near you. At the end of the month, we’ll be in Webb City, Missouri. Call to schedule your appointment today, and receive 5 tests for your heart for just $99. We’ll be at our Medical Group office on Friday, June 22nd from 8 to noon. To sign up, just call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
