The COVID-19 Vaccine Was Created In Record Time. Here’s Why That’s OK
By Elasticity When most vaccines require a process of 8-10 years to complete, many people are understandably skeptical the COVID-19 vaccine could be completed in less than one. But it’s important to remember that while COVID-19 itself is new, these types of coronaviruses are not, and researchers have had over a decade to study them. […]
UPDATES on the UGPHD COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives Program
Last week the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) launched the IHelpedConquerCOVID incentive program to encourage Wyandotte County residents to get free COVID-19 vaccinations or to get tested for the virus. These incentives are available for Wyandotte County residents who get vaccinated or tested at any UGPHD vaccine clinic. Here are some details and clarifications: […]
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available for Adolescents Ages 12-15 in Wyandotte County!
Unified Public Health Department Also Offering Clinics for Additional Childhood Vaccines on WednesdaysThe Unified Government Public Health Department reports that children ages 12-15 are now okayed to get the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to protect them against COVID-19. No insurance is required to get the vaccine.COVID-19 Vaccines Monday-FridayAdolescents age 12-15 can get a COVID-19 vaccination during any […]
Cinco formas de ayudar a reducir la propagación en el hogar de gérmenes que causan enfermedades
By FF Consejos aprobados por médicos para ayudar a mantener a su familia más saludableDesde el comienzo de la pandemia de COVID-19, ha habido un mayor enfoque en mantener la salud y el bienestar. Es importante comprender dónde y cuándo desinfectar regularmente en el hogar y cómo proteger a las personas que corren el mayor […]
Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s benefits outweigh risks, EMA states
By Chara The benefits of receiving the dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine outweigh the risks, the European Medicines Agency stated Tuesday (April 20).The agency’s statement followed the recent recommendation by U.S. health authorities to suspend administering Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine after six people developed rare, severe blood clots. According to information from the […]
COVID variants spreading faster and affecting the young more
By Roberta PardoTwo weeks ago, health officials confirmed that the U.K. variant of the coronavirus was the dominant strain circulating in the United States.Now, this variant, along with other variants, is more contagious and hitting young people harder than the original virus. In previous waves, children and young adults exhibited mild symptoms or none at […]
COVID-19 vaccines: How to separate facts from myths
Commentary by Tere Siqueira Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is a personal choice. But it is a choice you should consider making.Vaccination is the only way to get our lives back to normal, despite recent safety concerns about the safety of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. As multiple media outlets have reported, distribution of Johnson & […]
Two More Saturdays Left in April to Get a FREE COVID-19 Vaccine!
ARMORY LOCATION ONLY! Our first Saturday COVID-19 vaccination clinic was a success with more than 700 people receiving vaccinations on Saturday, April 10! If you’re not vaccinated yet, the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) will have two more Saturday vaccination clinics in April, on Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24.Both of these Saturday […]
Unified Government Public Health Department UPDATES Media Protocols at Vaccine Facilities Due to Phase 5
With the State of Kansas moving into Vaccine Rollout Phase 5 as of today, we understand that the media may want to visit one of the Unified Government Public Health Department’s (UGPHD) vaccination facilities. We welcome the opportunity to work with you as you relay important information about the vaccine roll out to your viewers, […]
Yuri, fue afectada de la voz por el COVID-19
Yuri fue afectada de la voz, pues recientemente la cantante mexicana, después de tener COVID-19, para volver a cantar tuvo que tomar desinflamatorios ya que la enfermedad le lastimó sus cuerdas vocales y la voz no era suficiente para entrar al estudio de grabación. “El estar meses sin cantar afectó mi garganta, es un músculo […]