The Centers for Disease Control report that over 2,000,000 people will be affected by painful hospital-spread infections in the U.S. every year. Over 90,000 patients will die from infections acquired while in the hospital.[1] Whether you're a patient or a healthcare provider, you can do your part to reduce the risk of hospital-spread infection. Method 1 - Planning Ahead Before Entering the Hospital 1 → Get vaccinated. Some infections and diseases can be prevented with proper vaccinations. If you get the vaccinations you need each year, you can avoid catching certain infections, such as the flu. The flu can lead to serious complications, especially if you are trying to recover from a surgery or other serious health condition. → Many adults do not have the vaccinations against hepatitis B and pneumococcal disease (which can cause pneumonia). If you have not had these vaccines, speak with your doctor 2 → Talk to your doctor. Doctors are aware that patients have concern...
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