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Kids COVID-19 Vaccine Information
CDC Director, Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of getting your kids the COVID-19 vaccine. We know kids may be less affected than adults from COVID, but they can still get sick – and…
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Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
CDC is preparing for co-circulating influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall and winter. Vaccines can provide life-saving protection against these diseases. CDC recommends…
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Afro-Latina Denice Cora-Bramble Dedicated to Equitable Pediatric Care, Diversity
Dr. Denice Cora-Bramble loves children. From an early age, she knew that she wanted to be a pediatrician. Her professional child-focused journey has culminated a long and successful career at Children’s National…
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What Latinos with Diabetes Should Consider When Enrolling in Medicare
Did you know that 1 in 10 Latino have been diagnosed diabetes? In fact, the rate of diabetes is higher among Latinos (11.8%) than Whites (7.4%) and Asians (9.5%), according to CDC data. This is problematic…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Todos Somos, Somos Uno
By Dr. Fátima Coronado CDC, Salud America! Guest Blogger Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) is a time to recognize and honor the Hispanic and Latino community’s achievements, culture, and contributions…
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We’re Hiring a Research Scientist!
Are you passionate about public health? The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio — home to the Salud America! program — is seeking a qualified senior research scientist with…
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We’re Hiring a Research Scientist!
Are you passionate about public health? The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio — home to the Salud America! program — is seeking a qualified senior research scientist with…
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CDC’s Project Firstline Infection Control Micro-Learns: Cough and Congestion!
CDC’s Project Firstline knows that healthcare workers are short on time, but it shouldn’t limit their access to practical and valuable infection control training. That’s why CDC’s Project Firstline…
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Gabriela Mistral: First Latina to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature
Gabriela Mistral, born as Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in Chile, was the first Latina author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945. Her poems explore deeply cultural issues of spirituality,…
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Honoring ‘Godmother of Mariachi’ Music Isabel (Belle) Ortiz
Mariachi music is a hallmark of Latino culture. Generations of Latinos listen to mariachis – a small Mexican musical ensemble of mostly stringed instruments – and continue to pass on this beautiful part of…
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