This Founder Developed A Device To Tackle Surface Germs Amid Covid By Monica Haider What started as grief over a friend’s staph infection that rapidly led to an emergency room visit and the friend’s untimely death turned into brainstorming and a new perspective on germs, healthcare and innovation by Debra Vanderhoff. The infection that gripped Vanderhoff’s friend had taken her…
The Omicron variant is spreading widely, and risk for infections is higher than before. This creates uncertainty for parents, especially those with children too young to be vaccinated. We asked two experts about how to think about risk for children. Their answers have been edited for length and clarity.
Moms, we know that every cough and sore throat still has us on edge. Here are how symptoms of Covid, and specifically, the Delta variant, differ from the symptoms of flu, cold, RSV and seasonal allergies.
Vaccine availability Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine? Everyone age 5 and older in the United States can get a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines are free for everyone, regardless of your immigration status. You also don’t need health insurance. Where can I or my child get vaccinated? COVID-19 vaccines are available from many pharmacies and health care providers. You have three…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just approved vaccines for kids 5 to 11 this week, making shots now finally available for this age range. We asked top pediatric experts to share their insight on what you need to know.
By Bonnie Darves Nearly two years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic began to surge, traveling for fun was pretty much out of the question. But now, as the world cautiously opens back up, more and more people are becoming comfortable with booking a flight again—and let’s be real, we all deserve to travel. But you probably also want to avoid getting sick,…
Some kids are struggling to recognize each other through masks —but schools and parents can teach them other skills to compensate.
Taking care of a newborn can be stressful at baseline, but add in the COVID-19 pandemic to the mix and a whole new level of anxiety is at hand. Here’s exactly how to handle postpartum visits + social distancing with a newborn right now.
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Jo Palmer was promoting and advocating for remote work well before the events of 2020. By Women’s Agenda She founded Pointer Remote four years ago, a jobs platform connecting businesses with remote workers, particularly those living outside of major metropolitan areas, and especially women. The platform had been getting a lot of attention and growing fast – so fast that Palmer…
