If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or need help, call 988 or message the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
No! Even if you are under-insured or don’t have insurance at all, you don’t need to pay for a COVID vaccine. You may not be able to get your vaccine anywhere you want - if you’re insured, you’ll have to go to an in-network provider, which might mean your doctor’s office instead of wherever you went for your last shot. If you have no insurance at all, you can go to any CVS or Walgreens and get the shot for free through the federal Bridge program. Ask before you get the jab if there will be any cost, and if so, call your doctor to set up an appointment or call your insurance to find out where the closest in-network vaccination location is for you. No one needs to pay for the COVID shot this year.
Source: YLE
Shigella is a bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness that can be spread through food if the person preparing or handling the food is sick with shigellosis or if raw produce was contaminated in the field. A recent outbreak in LA occurred during a union conference and is likely tied to a meal served at the hotel hosting the meeting. Shigella is spread via the fecal-oral route, so handwashing is key to preventing its spread. Most importantly, don’t let employees work sick, especially if they have diarrhea. Shigella can be extra tricky because it can spread for weeks even after symptoms stop, so focusing on handwashing with extra care if you’ve been sick can help prevent the spread.
A tragic death of a preschooler in the Bronx occurred after multiple kids were exposed to large quantities of fentanyl at their day care center. The exact details are still being investigated, but it’s important to note that there’s evidence that this was related to drug dealing, not casual drug use. The children were likely exposed to very large quantities of fentanyl. Despite some common misconceptions, overdose from skin exposure or inhalation of fentanyl is very rare, and most accidental child overdoses are due to actually ingesting the drug. Employers should consider training managers to know the signs of drug use and have a plan for safely disposing of drugs and paraphernalia that may end up in your space. For support in developing your policies and training on drug identification and safe cleanup, ZHH can help. Email us at info@zerohourhealth.com for support.
Source: NY Times
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