Selecting An On-Line PHR
Posted by MyMedicalRecords | Filed under Flu Pandemic, Personal Health, Swine Flu
We have just made available a guide to selecting an On-Line Personal Health Record. In light of the potential worsening of the Swine Flu (H1N1) situation, we believe it’s vital that every household has a Personal Health Record so that family medical and health records are in one safe and accessible place.
Tags: H1N1 Flu, Paper based medical records, Personal Health, Swine Flu, swine ful
Swine Flu May Affect 40% of Americans
Posted by MyMedicalRecords | Filed under Flu Pandemic, Personal Health, Swine Flu, medical records
U.S. health officials say swine flu could strike up to 40 percent of Americans over the next two years and as many as several hundred thousand could die if a vaccine campaign and other measures aren’t successful.
These are estimates from the Centers for Diease Control. As many as 100,000 Americans could die from the the swine flu, also called the H1N1 flu, if no vaccine is found and other mitigation efforts fail.
Once again, this brings to light the importance of having an online Personal Health Record where you can store and manage your family’s medical records – the actual copies of immunization records, lab reports, test results and more – from multiple doctors and other health providers.
Tags: H1N1 Flu, medical records, Personal Health, Swine Flu
President Obama Warns Swine Flu Will Return in Fall
Posted by MyMedicalRecords | Filed under Flu Pandemic, Personal Health, Swine Flu
President Obama on Thursday warned Americans to be ready for an aggressive return of the Swine Flu in the fall. “The potential for a significant outbreak in the fall is looming,” he said during the White House Influenza Preparedness summer.
It was reported that vaccinations would be begin in October – but only if tests to take place in August prove that a vaccine is effective against Swine Flu and the H1N1 strain. And even if that vaccine was proven successful, officials indicated that there only would enough vaccination doses ready for a portion of the U.S. population.
The best way you and your family can be prepared to deal with this impending outbreak is to have copies of your personal health and medical records stored securely online. A MyMedicalRecords.com Personal Health Record allows you to store your information safely and securely on-line so it is accessible when you need it. You can share information with any doctor which is important because it is likely treatment for the Swine Flu, if there is no vaccine, will involve possibly seeing multiple doctors.
Tags: H1N1 Flu, Personal Health, President Obama, Swine Flu
Swine Flu Cases Now Number More Than 5,000
Posted by MyMedicalRecords | Filed under Drug Interactions, Flu Pandemic, Personal Health
The Centers for Disease Control reported on their website this morning that the number of Swine Flu (H1N1) case in the United States had risen above 5000, with 5 confirmed deaths now reported.
Again, it is important to note that no single vaccine treatment for this malady has yet been identified. Treatment with multiple drugs, which is the likely treatment course, creates the potential for dangerous interactions for those individuals who already are taking other prescriptions. Having your prescription information consolidated into your Personal Health Record can help alleviate the risk of potential drug interactions for you and any member of your family who might require treatment.
A Personal Health Record, particularly one that allows you to easily store, file and manage paper records you get from your doctors, is more essential than ever.
Tags: Drug Interactions, H1N1 Flu, Personal Health, PHR, swine ful
Swine Flu (H1N1Flu) Points Out Need for Personal Health Records
Posted by MyMedicalRecords | Filed under Drug Interactions, Flu Pandemic, Personal Health, medical records
With the increasing likelihood that the Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu) outbreak will escalate into a pandemic (as of today there already are 109 confirmed cases and 1 death in the United States), it’s more important than ever that you have your, and your family’s stored securely online. It’s especially crucial now in the event that you need to be treated for flu-like symptoms. There is no vaccination for the Swine Virus currently developed and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicated that anyone being treated would likely need a combination of anti-viral drugs.
You can set up a MyMedicalRecords.com PHR in 2 minutes.
Not only does a MyMedicalRecords.com PHR hold health and medical records for up to 10 people in the family, it comes a with a variety of other useful features.
If you are being treated with multiple medications, the Drug Reference in your MyMedicalRecords.com account becomes especially valuable because you can easily check for any interactions between prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
What’s more, the calendar feature that comes with your account can be a useful tool to remind you of doctor appointment or when it’s time to pick up a prescription.
And your MyMedicalRecords.com account can accept information from any of your family’s providers, whether it’s your primary physician or any specialists.
You can find more information by visiting www.mymedicalrecords.com.
Tags: H1N1 Flu, Personal Health, PHR, swine ful
