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…
Tag: Infection Control
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…
Latinos, Are You Prepared for the BA.2.12.1 Variant?
The COVID-19 saga continues as the virus continues to mutate, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) identify new subvariants of the O…