Beginning on April 2nd – the nation’s very first “vaccine passport” is coming to the Big Apple. The program, dubbed the “Excelsior Pass,” is an app that will allow New Yorkers to prove their vaccination... Read More
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Moderna just launched its ‘KidCOVE’ study, the company’s first Covid-19 vaccine trial for kids. The trial aims to test the efficacy of mRNA-1273, Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate, in kids between 6 months and 12 years. Moderna also... Read More
The federal government will begin shipping coronavirus vaccines directly to pharmacies across the country starting next week. The first shipment of one million vaccines will go to roughly 6,500 pharmacies across the country that serve... Read More
For many, Valentine’s Day is a day to give and receive love from loved ones. And while it’s important to show other’s how much you admire and appreciate them, it is important to remember that you are also your own Valentine! Bestselling... Read More
According to their executives, partners Pfizer and BioNTech will be able to supply the US with 200M Covid-19 vaccines by late May, 2 months earlier than the companies’ original projections. A change in the vaccine’s label now permits 6... Read More
The pop-up campaign will begin with a pilot at Union Baptist Church in Hempstead on Monday, with over 150 vaccination shots provided to pre-selected, eligible church congregants over the age of 65. Although vaccine supplies are currently limited,... Read More
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced today that the County has partnered with New York State and Northwell Health to open its first Covid-19 vaccination distribution center. The point of distribution (POD) for Coronavirus vaccines is... Read More
Yesterday, the UK authorized the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford. Amidst the coronavirus chaos in the UK (they have a new variant and it’s more infectious than regular COVID), 2 different vaccines are... Read More
You can help yourself and your loved ones stay healthy by washing your hands often, especially during these key times when you are likely to get and spread germs: Before, during, and after preparing foodBefore and after eating... Read More
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the... Read More
Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and workplace to childcare... Read More
Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections from one person to the next. Germs can spread from other people or surfaces when you: Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed handsPrepare or... Read More
CDC launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a new national campaign designed to motivate adults to make clean hands part of their daily lives. The campaign resources below are designed to help raise awareness about the importance of handwashing at... Read More
Everybody says that we should drink water. In fact, a lot of it. But, you might be surprised that it’s possible to drink too much water. Though less common, overhydration is a problem just like dehydration. Overhydration can lead to an... Read More
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Learn how COVID-19 spreads and practice these actions to help prevent the spread of this illness. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, everyone should: Clean your... Read More