Archive for August 2021
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
For Immediate Release: August 23, 2021 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to…
Read MoreNortheast Tri County Health District on the Delta variant of COVID-19
Message To The Community – Recent COVID-19 Surge The Delta variant of COVID-19 has dramatically changed the pandemic in Washington state and in our tri- county area. Research shows that the Delta variant is much more contagious, more than two times as contagious as previous variants. This is causing people to become infected more quickly…
Read MoreNational Health Center Week
August 8th – August 14th, 2021 Community Health Centers – The Chemistry for Strong Communities National Health Center Week is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades.Community Health Centers serve as the beacon of strength, service, and care in…
Read MoreWell Child Exam vs Sports Physical – What is the difference?
During a Well Child Exam, the following are completed/reviewed: Complete health history review Physical examination Various screenings which may include but are not limited to vision/hearing, anemia, blood pressure, depression or other mental health issues as appropriate Discussion of the child’s weight, height and body mass index, nutrition, sleep habits, physical development and activity, risks…
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