Ricardo Correa: Endocrinologist and Infection Control Leader for the Latino Community
Thirteen-year-old Ricardo Correa sat in the pediatric endocrinologist’s office alongside his mother, listening with fascination and soaking up infor…
Tag: Infection Control
Why are Gowns, Gloves, and Eye Protection Recommended for COVID-19?
Respirators are a common type of personal protective equipment (PPE) – but not the only one. Gowns, gloves, goggles, and face shields are other kind…
Minimize the Impact of COVID-19: Updated Guidance from the CDC
COVID-19 is not over, especially for Latinos. To help people stay vigilant in stopping the spread, the CDC recently published an updated Summary of Gu…
CDC: Monkeypox is Disproportionately Affecting Latinos
Latinos and other minority groups are disproportionately contracting the monkeypox virus, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Dis…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/6: Infection Control and Its Critical Role in Healthcare Settings
Infection control saves lives, and every frontline healthcare worker plays a critical role. To better support healthcare workers to prevent infections…
Monkeypox and Latinos: What You Need to Know
As America continues to struggle with COVID-19 variants, a monkeypox outbreak has reached almost every state. Monkeypox – a rare disease caused by i…
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…
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…
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 …
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…