The Community Health Leadership Board is here for myth-busting round 2! With so much uncertainty and confusion surrounding quarantine and isolation associated with COVID-19, we wanted to provide clarity and guidance from professionals you can trust. Exposure and Close Contact Exposure occurs when you have close contact with someone infected with COVID-19, increasing your risk […]
While we all know it’s critical to follow trustworthy advice and guidance when it comes to the pandemic, being sure that we know where to turn for trustworthy, up-to-date Covid-19 vaccination information can feel overwhelming. With a bevy of misinformation flooding our airways, it can be difficult to figure out where to turn for trusted […]
A booster shot can boost your family’s morale. In January, the CDC approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 booster shot for children aged 12-17 years! That means everyone 12 years and older can get boosted at least five months after completing the primary Covid-19 vaccination. That’s music to the ears of many anxious parents, teachers, and other […]
Do you have questions regarding the recommended COVID-19 booster shots? You’re not alone. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends COVID-19 booster shots for all eligible candidates. The reasoning behind this recommendation is based on data from clinical trials. Over time the number of antibodies in your body decreases, putting your immunity response below […]
Planning a holiday gathering? Check out our tips for a safe get-together. The holiday season is here, and gathering with family and friends is finally a possibility once again. Many of us can’t wait to catch up with our loved ones this holiday season, but it’s essential to be cautious with the increasing number of […]
As the days get shorter and the snow piles up, our schedules are often altered, as are our moods at times. The “winter blues” can affect how we feel, think, and operate and according to the National Institute of Health, this is quite common during the shift from fall to winter. Between the change of […]
COVID 19 is spreading in our community and anyone of us might be exposed or have COVID 19. Maine CDC has had to change its protocols because of this spread and limit contact tracing to the most at risk among us (young people under 19, adults over 65, and individuals that are hospitalized, in congregate care, […]
Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to celebrate with only the people in your household. The CDC is asking people to not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their […]
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading COVID-19 or influenza. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person holiday festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters. Steps for […]
The combination of a severe, or even mild, flu season and the current pandemic could create complications for hospitals and healthcare facilities in the coming months and increase the risks of you or your loved ones getting sick. Although there is no vaccine for COVID-19, there is a flu vaccine. That is why it is […]