Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have been overwhelmed by the daily flood of statistics and articles on everything from the number of cases to the search for a vaccine. Here, the federal Food and Drug Administration, which oversees the safety and efficacy of drugs and medicine for illnesses, answers questions on the current research… Continue reading The Latest on the Safe Use of Hand Sanitizer
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Talking to Kids About COVID-19
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety… Continue reading Talking to Kids About COVID-19
COVID-19: How You Can Make A Difference in The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges in our everyday lives. As we each do our part to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease, we look to the helpers all around us and wonder if we, too, could do more. Here, from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are some ways you and your… Continue reading COVID-19: How You Can Make A Difference in The Pandemic
Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel
If, like millions of other Americans, you’ll be traveling during this holiday season, it’s wise to take protective steps now so you won’t be at risk later for the flu and other seasonal afflictions. Here, from the experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), are six steps to healthy travel: Get vaccinated now… Continue reading Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel
Avoid the Flu During Holiday Travel
If you’ve ever traveled during the holidays, you know how stressful it is. Last year an estimated 107.3 million travelers hit the road between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, and there’s no reason to think this year will be different. And crowds like that mean you’ve got a really good chance of getting the flu… Continue reading Avoid the Flu During Holiday Travel