The Delta Variant: What You Should Know
The Delta Variant video from the CDC: What You Should Know to help slow the spread....
ALERT: Update from CDC on Corona Virus, Masking, and Distancing
We just got this in from the CDC … emphasis is ours. If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did before the pandemic without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations. That...
Why Vaccines Take So Long
As you might imagine, working with a virus that you plan to inject into humans requires a high degree care and an overabundance of caution. Because of this, quite appropriately, creating the final vaccine product can take many many months. Testing starts on experimental animals to validate that it...
What About Covid Vaccines?
We hear a lot about the vaccine for COVID-19, and researchers race to create it. But how do they work and what kinds of viruses do they use? How Do They Work? If you contract a virus, your body will produce antibodies to that molecule so that if you...
The Stress of the New Normal
The current COVID-19 pandemic has had us all adapt to a “new normal”. Changing old routines can create stressors; although we have no control over how long this situation will last, there are things we can control. • With all the changes we face, it becomes more important than...
Traveling While Staying Put
The current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic may have put a hold on your travel plans. However, research shows creating time away from work is beneficial for stress management; yet this does not mean you need to take an elaborate trip to receive the benefits that a break from work can...
CDC Recommendations If You MUST Use Public Transporation
Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it’s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). This month, we will focus on being safe during the summer season. Rideshare, taxi, limo for-hire vehicle passengers Follow the general principles listed above, plus the following....
CDC Recommendations for the Beach and Pools
Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it’s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). This month, we will focus on being safe during the summer season. Visiting Beaches and Pools What you need to know Stay home if you are...
CDC Travel Recommendations for Summer!
Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it’s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). This month, we will focus on being safe during the summer season. If You Travel … Protect yourself and others during your trip: Clean your hands often....
Covid and Parenting: Talking About The Virus
Be Open And Listen Allow your child to talk freely Ask them open questions and find out how much they already know. Be Honest Always answer their questions truthfully. Think about how old your child is and how muchthey can understand. Be Supportive Your child may be scared or...
Covid Advice For Families:
You Are Not Alone Many many people have the same concerns as you. Find someone who you can talk to about how you are feeling. Really hear them out. Take Some Time For You We all need a break sometimes. When your children are asleep, do something fun or...
Covid Advice For Families: About That Misbehavior
During confinement, being cooped up can create tension. Being cooped up with misbehaving children can create even more. Review these tips from UNICEF to see which of these may help. Redirect Catch misbehavior early and redirect your kids’ attention from a bad to a good behavior. Anticipate it before...