US President-elect Joe Biden has said he will ask Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days in office to curtail the spread of coronavirus. Biden has also said that he would order masks to be worn in all government buildings, considering the daunting fact that the US has recorded 14.1 million cases and
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Reinfection reports are still rare but steadily growing around the world, and they’re likely underreported. There have been confirmed cases of reinfection in Hong Kong, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Ecuador. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that “cases of reinfection with COVID-19 have been reported, but remain rare in the United States.”
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Hello, TVD Friends, Well, for as much as the sun is out and we feel lighter, finding a place to get your COVID vaccine, either Dose #1 or Dose #2, continues to be challenging. Patience, please! There should be a meaningful increase in vaccine supply over the next few weeks. Until then, we do try
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According to the World Health Organization, about 80% of COVID-19 infections are mild. 15% progress to severe infection which requires oxygen assistance, and 5% progress to the critical stage and need a ventilator to help with breathing. The World Health Organization also mentioned that if you have been tested positive for COVID-19 and are showing
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As the U.S. continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic, there is another infectious respiratory disease that has continued looming: influenza. As the flu season approaches, epidemiologists and health experts warn that the addition of another respiratory illness on top of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could overburden the health care system, strain testing capacity,
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Happy Saturday, TVD Friends, It is starting to feel a little bit lighter, do you feel it? Yes, the days are a bit longer, and the flowers are blooming, but also vaccine is both easier to obtain and now nearly 20% of Californians are vaccinated. The numbers are even better in San Mateo County, with
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Due to the confinement measures adopted to stop the coronavirus pandemic, many schools are offering online classes for our children as a way to compensate for school closures. But how do we protect their visual health during their virtual classes? We know that it is difficult to create a specific schedule for the hours your
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It’s important to know what to do if you have Covid-19 symptoms. But even more important is knowing how to take care of our High-risk relatives. Safety measures Covid-19 as a new normal The coronavirus pandemic is making everyone aware of handwashing and protecting others from coughs and sneezes. Along with those essential steps, practices
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Hello TVD Friends, Another week and due to ongoing vaccine supply issues another polite decline of our COVID vaccine allocation request from San Mateo County, BUT… the news is getting better! Vaccine supply is certainly getting better in the Bay Area, and as you know, California dramatically expanded the number of vaccine-eligible residents across the
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Many parents are wondering if their babies or children should still get their vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic and what should they do if they have medical appointments coming up. The short answer – It’s important! The Washington State Health officials and the American Academy of Pediatrics say the last thing we need is
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As America reopens and adjusts to this new normal, medical practices have a responsibility to fulfill. Preventive preparation Medical practices have to implement safety protocols within their offices in order to continue treating their patients in the safest environment possible. Below are five tips for adhering to the social distancing protocols. Inform Patients of
Hello TVD Friends, I wish our CV🦠News had some new news to report on our COVID vaccine availability, but alas, no. We continue to request a vaccine allocation weekly to cover those of you who are, or recently (March 15) became “tier eligible”, but challenges with vaccine supply continue to stymie us. We were, however,
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It has been a couple of months since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everything in our lives, from the economy to our health status. It has inflicted so much fear and uncertainty that people have practically stopped moving. It seems like people have given up counting as the numbers of daily confirmed COVID-19 cases continue
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Dear TVD Friends, Another remarkable week of world news, but as a father and director of Team TVD, there is one that stands out to me. Let me ask you to simply Google these six words: Text me when you get home. Right? Change is very long overdue. On to another public health issue –
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Since 2018, the issues surrounding giving vaccinations to infants and small children has been a major concern in the healthcare community. To make matters worse, the COVID-19 pandemic that crippled the health system all over the world causing lockdowns and isolations has also affected the regularly scheduled vaccinations for our young ones. Vaccines are necessary
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