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Vaccine Safety Monitoring for Long-term Care Facility Staff: VAERS

If you’re a certified nursing assistant or other caregiver in a long-term care facility, this video on the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is for you! Learn what VAERS does and how you can help medical staff report any concerning side effects in residents following COVID-19 vaccination. Learn about common side effects after COVID-19 vaccination and what you need to report to VAERS.Additional Vaccine Safety ResourcesHow to submit a report to VAERS: https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html What to report – full requirements: https://vaers.hhs.gov/faq.html

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New Cancer Cases Projected to Surpass 2M Historical High

New cancer cases are projected to surpass 2 million in 2024 – a first in for the U.S., according to American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report.  The landmark projection amounts to 5,500 diagnoses a day.  The American Cancer Society attributes the rise in cases to a growing and aging population along with …
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23 Surprising Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This annual U.S. observance, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. We at Salud America! invite you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in these surprising ways. 1. Learn How Hispanic Heritage …
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VAERS and Vaccine Safety: How it Works

VAERS-the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System is a safety monitoring system that studies reports of possible health problems-also called “adverse events”-after vaccination to make sure every vaccine is as safe as possible.

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17 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This annual U.S. observance, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. We at Salud America! invite you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in these awesome ways. 1. Learn How Hispanic Heritage …
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