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Jenny Manrique Ethnic Media Services The race to achieve herd immunity before new strains of the coronavirus prevail among the population, continues to run into one of the biggest bottlenecks in vaccination efforts: reaching minorities. Latinos, African Americans, and homebound seniors, who have suffered the highest rates of COVID-19...
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Jenny Manrique Ethnic Media Services La carrera por lograr la inmunidad colectiva antes de que las nuevas cepas del coronavirus prevalezcan entre la población, sigue tropezando con uno de los mayores cuellos de botella en los esfuerzos de vacunación: alcanzar a las comunidades minoritarias. Latinos, afroamericanos, y ancianos confinados...
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COVID-19 has caused many disruptions in families’ lives – and in some cases, it has meant that children have missed or delayed their wellness checkups and vaccinations. These routine checkups, however, are a critical part of ensuring children stay healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...
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El COVID-19 provocó muchas alteraciones en la vida de las familias y, en algunos casos, significó que los niños no asistieran o postergaran sus visitas médicas de rutina y vacunas. Sin embargo, estas visitas médicas de rutina son esenciales para lograr que los niños se mantengan sanos. Los Centros...
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Trabajadores de la salud con experiencia así como las personas a las que ellos sirven pueden brindar una atención única a las comunidades. En Oregon, las organizaciones que emplean a estos trabajadores están recibiendo subsidios, con el objetivo de cerrar las disparidades de salud en las comunidades...
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Health workers with experiences like the people they serve can provide unique care to communities. In Oregon, organizations that employ these workers are receiving grants, with the aim of closing health disparities in communities impacted by discrimination. Parrott Creek Child and Family Services was founded in 1968...
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Más de 500,000 estadounidenses han fallecido de COVID-19 y ha habido más de 28 millones de casos en todo el país. Los médicos dicen que es fundamental que los estadounidenses se vacunen cuando sea su turno y que continúen tomando precauciones contra la infección. “Las vacunas son seguras, eficaces,...
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More than 500,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and there have been more than 28 million cases nationwide. Doctors say it’s vital that Americans get vaccinated when it’s their turn, and continue to take precautions against infection. “Vaccinations are safe, effective, prevent illness and save lives. They offer an...
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According to the FDA, an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) is a mechanism to facilitate the availability and use of medical countermeasures, including vaccines, during public health emergencies, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.1 An EUA allows the use of medical products, not yet approved, when there are no adequate,...