AppleCare Foundation Announces Initiative to Educate the Public about SARS.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003 In an effort to educate the public about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Definition Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is the first emergent and highly transmissible viral disease to appear during the twenty-first century. (SARS), The Apple Care Foundation has released "The SARS Health & Safety Guide". The guide provides concise and easy to understand information about the disease and can be downloaded free of charge at www.applecarefoundation.org The SARS Guide was written by Dr. Angelo Acquista, board certified board certified, adj the status of a dental specialist such as an orthodontist who has become a board diplomate by successfully completing the certification program of the recognized certification board in that area of practice. in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine and author of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times Bestseller, The Survival Guide, What to do in a Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear Emergency. The key SARS Guide sections include: -- One-page reference sheet - summarizes key SARS information -- What it Is and What it Does - gives the scientific background of SARS -- How You Catch It - provides information on the most common and potential means of transmission. -- Assessment of Risk - explains the likelihood of illness and death, who is most at risk and the risk to residents of New York City -- Emergency Response - explains what to do if you think you have SARS and if you are in a household with an infected person -- Treatment - outlines current lack of effective therapies and likely candidates for new therapies The Apple Care Foundation, headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , is dedicated to improving medical and public safety responsiveness to emergent healthcare issues through the timely dissemination of information. Founded by Dr. Angelo Acquista, the Honorable Hugh Carey and Steven Hochberg, the foundation is presently working to generate public awareness on SARS, Bioterrorism, West Nile Virus West Nile virus, microorganism and the infection resulting from it, which typically produces no symptoms or a flulike condition. The virus is a flavivirus and is related to a number of viruses that cause encephalitis. , and Pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. Asthma. For additional information, visit our website at www.applecarefoundation.org. |
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