As Covid-19 vaccinations become more widely available, many parents are wondering if and when their children should get the vaccine. The good news is that children of ages 6 months and older are eligible for the vaccine, with the recommended dosage depending on the...
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Why Should You Get The Booster?
The Covid-19 pandemic has given rise to new variants, and one of these – Omicron – is particularly concerning. The Omicron sub variant is more transmissible than the original Covid-19 virus, and this has led to increased death rates and hospitalization rates. So far,...
Reasons Why Health Screenings At School Improve Learning Outcomes
There are many reasons why health screenings at school improve learning outcomes. High school test scores are one key indicator of academic performance, and students who have vision or hearing problems often have lower test scores. In addition, students with chronic...
What Are COVID-19 Surges?
COVID surges are defined as sudden increases in COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates. COVID surges can happen indoors and outdoors, but most often happen indoors in public settings. The omicron variant is the most common type of COVID surge. COVID home tests can...
Do Antibodies In Your System Guarantee Immunity?
It's a common question these days: if I have antibodies in my system, does that mean I'm immune to Covid-19? The simple answer is maybe. Let's take a closer look. If you have recovered from Covid-19 or have been fully vaccinated, it is likely that you have some...
Return to School Precautions
As the new school year approaches, many parents and students are preparing to return to campus. With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to stay safe. Here are some tips for returning to school during the pandemic:...
What Is Asymptomatic COVID-19?
Asymptomatic COVID-19 refers to people who test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 but don't experience any symptoms. This can be a confusing concept, so let's break it down. COVID-19 is caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. When this virus infects someone,...
Healthy Quarantine Meals
One of the silver linings of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the chance to focus on our health. Many of us have been meal planning and cooking at home more, and as a result, we're eating healthier overall. One thing that can be challenging about eating healthy, though,...
What’s the difference between quarantine and isolation
Isolate, and quarantine are two ways to separate people who have been infected with a contagious disease from those who are healthy and uninfected. Isolation separates sick people from healthy people. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people exposed...