@mikaelacolema10 Because the Hepatitis B vaccination is given soon after birth, parents need to be educated about its importance. After a child has received these series of vaccinations, they will have long term protection from the hepatitis B viral infection. #NR4030519
@patrick_swarts Physicians and nurses care and come into contact with countless patients in a single day. It is vital that we do not spread an infection to our already sick patients. #NR4030519
@MakaylaTysinger Making the choice to avoid nicotine & alcohol, exercising, and eating a healthy diet are the simplest ways to decrease the rate of non-communicable diseases. This should be taught to every patient or client that a nurse encounters. #NR4030519
Yoga and mindful movements has many physical and emotional benefits for everyone. Nurses need to remember to implement self care into their daily routines to especially reduce stress. #NR4030519
There are many physical and emotional benefits of #yoga and #mindful movements. Renee Foster, LCSW, says to start out slowly and gently, then increase time and frequency as tolerated.
Educating expectant mothers to avoid preventable risk factors, including environmental factors, such as chemicals, radiation, & alcohol and infections, such as syphilis, Zika, & rubella, is essential to decreasing the occurrence of birth defects. #NR4030519
Today is World #BirthDefects Day.
DYK: Most birth defects can be prevented with simple measures. Still, over 300K newborns die within 4 weeks of birth every year due to birth defects. https://t.co/gqvpXik1gl #WorldBDDay
It is important as nurses that we educate the importance of avoiding not only smoking cigarettes, but also e-cigarettes, during pregnancy because of the negative effects it can have on fetal development and infant outcomes. #NR4030519
.@CDCgov reports women view e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking during pregnancy & affirmed e-cigarettes are not safe to use during pregnancy become most contain nicotine. See ACOG's guidance: https://t.co/9GgUmeQbzq
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