Food Safety and Storage
Around the holidays, it’s common for many of us to do a lot of cooking and have leftovers in our refrigerators. But there is danger in not knowing if our food is safe for consumption. According to FoodSafety.gov, 1 in 6 Americans will come down with food poisoning, which can lead to hospitalizations or long-term […]
CDC Gathering Guidelines for the Holidays
The CDC firmly states that the best way to stay safe and keep others safe, is to celebrate holidays only with those we already live with. However, everyone knows that is easier said than done. For that reason the CDC has come up with practical guidelines and tips for gathering with family or friends during holiday […]
Flu and Coronavirus Tracking December 18, 2020
Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 16,987,911 reported cases and 309,880 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]
Answers to 5 Common Questions about Flu and COVID-19
We know that flu season is a scary time for many people, and that adding COVID-19 is even more stressful. Along with taking physical precautions, it helps to know what our communities are up against. Luckily the CDC has taken the time to answer some of the questions on so many of our minds. See […]
Flu and Coronavirus Tracking December 11, 2020
Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 15,474,800 reported cases and 291,522 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]
Understanding if it’s Clean, Disinfected, or Sanitized
As 2020 comes to an end in the next few weeks, a sort of hopeful cleansing seems to be in order- both to keep the flu and COVID-19 at bay, and to try and wash away the stress that 2020 has brought for so many people. While we can only hope for the best as […]
Flu and Coronavirus Tracking December 4, 2020
Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 14,041,436 reported cases and 275,386 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]
Groups That Should Take Extra Precautions Against COVID-19
Everyone is well aware that COVID-19, combined with our normal flu season, has changed our daily lives. For some people this means masking up and sanitizing as often as possible day in and day out in every environment. For others, it is all that, and then some. In general, the elderly population and those with […]
5 Tips for COVID-19 and Flu Safety During Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving season is unlike any other that any of us alive today have experienced. COVID-19 has been around since last flu season, and as we are amid a new flu season, making choices to spend time with those we are thankful for, or staying safe at home, is challenging to say the least. The […]
Flu and Coronavirus Tracking November 20, 2020
Coronavirus Illness (COVID-19) Tracking! These CDC US reports includes all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands. These are cases reported to the CDC since January 21, 2020. Nationwide there have been 11,650,817 reported cases and 251,715 reported deaths associated with COVID-19. Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases […]
