Florida Issues Blatantly False "Guidance" on Latest COVID-19 Boosters
The CDC advises all individuals over 6 months to get the updated COVID-19 booster, countering Florida's misleading guidelines.
New COVID vaccine booster: Why you should wait
Older Americans should get another COVID shot, but should wait six months after the first dose for optimal timing.
Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelines
CDC updates COVID isolation guidelines to be symptom-based rather than time-based.
If sick, stay home; if symptoms persist, further isolation may be necessary.
Masks are essential if you cannot isolate during an illness.
You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?
Travelers are facing uncertainties due to new COVID variants and rising infection rates, impacting summer travel plans.
How Long Is Covid Contagious?
Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.
Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission
Hospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.
Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.
Florida Issues Blatantly False "Guidance" on Latest COVID-19 Boosters
The CDC advises all individuals over 6 months to get the updated COVID-19 booster, countering Florida's misleading guidelines.
New COVID vaccine booster: Why you should wait
Older Americans should get another COVID shot, but should wait six months after the first dose for optimal timing.
Got COVID? Here are the updated 2024 isolation guidelines
CDC updates COVID isolation guidelines to be symptom-based rather than time-based.
If sick, stay home; if symptoms persist, further isolation may be necessary.
Masks are essential if you cannot isolate during an illness.
You Tested Positive for Covid. Can You Still Travel?
Travelers are facing uncertainties due to new COVID variants and rising infection rates, impacting summer travel plans.
How Long Is Covid Contagious?
Positive COVID-19 individuals' contagiousness varies; immunity aids recovery. C.D.C. recommends isolation for 5 days post-positive test, then caution in public activities.
Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission
Hospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.
Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies.
It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
Pain management during IUD insertion and similar procedures is vital, with local anesthetics like lidocaine being recommended by the CDC for reducing discomfort.
Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?
Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.
Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion Pain
Federal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.
It's not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful
Pain management during IUD insertion and similar procedures is vital, with local anesthetics like lidocaine being recommended by the CDC for reducing discomfort.
Opinion | It's an Invasive, Painful Procedure. Why Don't We Treat It Like One?
Pain management during IUD insertion is critical, but recommendations are often based on limited evidence and continue to reflect a dismissal of women's pain.
Health Officials Urge Doctors to Address I.U.D. Insertion Pain
Federal health officials recommend counseling on pain management before IUD insertion to address discomfort and validate women's experiences.
CDC updates COVID guidelines on isolation period to align with symptom improvement and no fever for at least 24 hours.
Debate arises over the new CDC guidelines, with some supporting the clarity while others question the lack of scientific basis.
USPS will stop accepting orders for free COVID tests on March 8
Government-run efforts to provide free COVID-19 tests and Pfizer's antiviral are ending due to slowing trends.
ASPR has delivered over 1.8 billion free tests and will continue distributing to select facilities beyond the closure of the household shipment program.