April 29, 2020

EFFECTIVENESS OF MMR VACCINES IN CHILDREN EXAMINED

A study in the Cochrane Review found that the rate of mumps cases in children with two doses of measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccine would be 1%, compared with 7.4% in those who were unvaccinated, while the rate of measles cases in children with one dose of the vaccine would be 0.5%, compared with 7% in those who were unvaccinated.
April 29, 2020

CDC ADDS 6 NEW POTENTIAL SYMPTOMS FOR COVID-19

The CDC has added six symptoms to its list of possible signs of COVID-19 patients: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and sensory changes such as new loss of smell or taste.
April 29, 2020

FAUCI OPTIMISTIC THE US WILL SCALE UP TESTING SOON

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci said US testing capacity for COVID-19 averages between 1.5 million to 2 million tests a week, and he believes the US will be able to double this capacity in the coming weeks.
April 28, 2020

RUNNING BECOMES MORE POPULAR DURING PANDEMIC

More people are taking up running as exercise or a way to get out of the house during the novel coronavirus pandemic, fitness experts say.
April 28, 2020

EMPLOYERS SHOULD HELP EMPLOYEES AVOID 401(K) CASH OUTS

Employers should help employees avoid 401(k) cash outs Employers should help employees avoid taking cash out of their 401(k) plans due to financial stresses from the novel coronavirus pandemic, says Retirement Clearinghouse CEO Spencer Williams.
April 28, 2020

PENN MEDICINE’S WELLNESS STATIONS HELP STRESSED EMPLOYEES

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in Pennsylvania has created wellness stations, including one virtual station, to help employees who experience stress due to the novel coronavirus pandemic practice self-care. Mindfulness classes and meetings with a mental health professional are among the offerings.
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