If you’re going into a hospital any time soon, you should take proper precautions. Every year about two million people in the U.S. contract nosocomial or hospital infections — infections contracted during medical care in a hospital or other health facility. These virulent bugs often cause serious illness or death. Find out how you can protect yourself and your family.

To help consumers save on health care costs, we’ve produced the article, “Health Care Costs — Safe Ways to Cut Back if You’re on a Budget,” which includes tips such as giving up that individual hospital room option on your health plan, and choosing generic drugs as much as possible over brand names. The article is available now for website, blog and newsletter publishers.