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Image Source: Canva The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released a new mask guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated from COVID-19. How to know if you are fully vaccinated? People are considered fully vaccinated if: It has been two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, such as in the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.1 It has been two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.1 It is important to note that if you

Image Source: Canva The CDC considers vaccinations to be one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century.1-3 Thanks to vaccines, the incidence, morbidity, mortality, and prevalence of vaccine-preventable diseases have considerably diminished since vaccinations became available. However, now that the COVID-19 vaccine has finally arrived, consumers are wondering whether it will be safe. If you are having COVID-19 vaccine hesitation, know that the FDA has consid

Image Source: Kelly Sikkemo/Unsplash For those categorized as high-risk of contracting COVID-19, it’s important to take all precautions when staying healthy and getting prepared. Those with higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 are, older adults 65+, pregnant women, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (i.e. diabetes, cancer, heart, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, immunodeficiency, etc.).1 Take Action To reduce the risk of contracting illness, take

Image Source: CDC/Unsplash What is COVID 19? COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus, is a respiratory disease that was first detected in China and has now spread to more than 100 regions internationally, including the United States. The virus itself is called the “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease is called “coronavirus disease 19” (abbreviated “COVID-19”)1. Symptoms can occur 2-14 days after exposure and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The reported illnesses have

Image Source: Rubén Bagüés/Unsplash As of November 20, 2019, 2,290 cases of e-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported to CDC from 49 states. CDC continues to work closely with FDA, states, public health partners, and clinicians on this investigation. While the CDC is still looking into other chemicals of concern to EVALI, CDC recommends that people should not use THC-containing e-cigarette or vaping products, particularly from informa

Image Source: qimono/pixabay.com The CDC considers vaccinations to be one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century.1-3 Thanks to vaccines, the incidence, morbidity, mortality, and prevalence of vaccine-preventable diseases have considerably diminished since vaccinations became available. Unfortunately, while vaccines are considered safe and effective in preventing illness, an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 US adults die from vaccine-preventable diseases every

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! While flu activity can begin as early as October, it can last well into March. The CDC and its partners choose December for NIVW to remind people that it is not too late to get a flu vaccine. With this holiday approaching, it’s important to get vaccinated to help protect both you and others from the flu. Even if you haven’t yet been vaccinated and have already gotten sick with flu, you can still benefit from vaccination since the flu

Image Source: Matthew MacQuarrie/Unsplash According to the CDC, tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year, with more than 41,000 of these deaths from exposure to secondhand smoke. Outside of personal health, there are a multitude of reasons to quit smoking, you might want to quit for your family or your budget. Below are a few additional details on why you s

‘Tis The Flu Season Every year, 10% – 20% of Americans get sick with the flu leading to missed days at work, school and even hospitalization.  Flu seasons are unpredictable. It can begin as early as October and can last as late as May. During this fall season, protect yourself and your family from the flu by following these important tips. Get your flu shot. The best way to fight the flu is by getting vaccinated. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine e