How Do Viruses Make Us Sick?
We all know that some viruses make us sick, like norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea; rhinovirus, which causes the common cold; and SARS-CoV…
Category: COVID-19
What is Ventilation and Why Does It Matter?
Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of spaces. Good ventilation can help remove things from the air that we don’t want to breathe in, such…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 8/2: Get Your Vaccines!
COVID-19. Flu. Hepatitis. Measles. Mumps. Polio. We face many health threats in life, but we have an important tool – vaccines – to protect oursel…
What Latino Parents Should Know: COVID-19 Vaccinations Authorized for Children Under 5
Big news for Latino parents – the Moderna and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for children between ages 6 months and 5 ye…
N95 Respirators: Everything You Need to Know
A respirator keeps you from breathing in particles in the air that might hurt you, like germs, dust, and chemicals. In healthcare, we use respirators …
The Unsung Impact of Latinos on the U.S. Economy
Latinos are driving the U.S. economy thanks a rise in population, workforce participation, entrepreneurship, and economic contributions. But progress …
Long COVID: How Latinos Can Help Enhance Recovery from COVID-19
While most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, some continue to experience symptoms weeks after their initial recovery. Th…
How Do I Safely Use a Multi-Dose Vaccine Vial?
Many vaccines, including the current vaccines for COVID-19, come in small bottles with more than one dose inside. These are known as multiple-dose, or…
Latinos, Are You Prepared for the BA.2.12.1 Variant?
The COVID-19 saga continues as the virus continues to mutate, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) identify new subvariants of the O…