Why Hospital Beds Should Have Warning Signs

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

What the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is calling a “winnable battle”1 is currently claiming the lives of tens of thousands of Americans every year.

According to the CDC, between 5 and 10 percent of people admitted to the hospital acquire an infection while an inpatient.2 In real numbers this accounts for 1.7 million infections and 99,000 deaths, incurring $20 billion in healthcare costs.

Many believe an antibiotic will cure all infections, but that is rapidly changing. In fact, according to infectious disease experts, the age of antibiotics …read more

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