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FDA advisers endorses kids doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 5 to 11 years old, the FDA panel voted anonymously. The COVID doses for children between the ages of 5-11 would be less than what adults are receiving right now. The advisers believes the benefits of the doses that children would receive outweighs […]
A group of pediatricians and other experts declared children’s mental health challenges is a “national emergency”. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association — which collectively represent over 77,000 physicians and over 200 children’s hospitals — are sounding the alarm over a “shocking” rise […]
Federal health regulators (FDA) have recently spoken out on how the kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children. The kid-sized dose also shows no unexpected safety issues. According to the FDA’s analysis, scientists concluded that in almost every scenario the vaccine’s benefit for preventing hospitalizations […]
Yesterday, Wegmans announced that all of its Wegmans Pharmacy locations are now offering the Moderna and J&J/Janssen vaccine booster doses to eligible individuals by appointment only. Those who are eligible may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. If you are seeking the booster shot and received Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech as your primary […]
A new guidance from the New York State Department of Labor says companies can no longer hold employees responsible for using marijuana outside of the workplace. The department quietly released new guidelines forbidding the majority of employers, both public and private, from testing their employees for marijuana. According to the Department of Labor, individuals who […]
If you have purchased onions recently from the grocery store, you may want to have another look at them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a salmonella outbreak is impacting 37 states, and sickening over 600 people in the US, which is all being linked to certain imported onions. The onions […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul held a press conference on the latest efforts on the fight against COVID, as well as vaccination efforts in NYC. According to Governor Hochul, New York anticipates Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5 to 12 will be out in November and that parents should call their pediatricians now to schedule appointments. […]
Yesterday, Monroe County Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza received the New York State Commendation award for his management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The award was announced by New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney. When announcing the award, Senator Cooney called Dr. Michael Mendoza a “trusted voice in the community.” When giving his speech, Dr. Mendoza […]
General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff passed away Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19. He was 84. The news was released by Powell’s Family on Facebook. “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff passed […]
U.S. District Judge Charles Atchley in Knoxville has limited the ability, for now, for the nonprofit US lab, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to place employees on unpaid leave who have previously receive exemptions for the vaccine requirement. The federal judge issued the temporary restraining order Friday which prevents placing employees on indefinite unpaid leave or […]
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