Occupational Medicine
Flu Shots: What’s New for the 2021-2022 Season
From the Mercy Occupational Medicine October eNewsletter With much of the news focused on the recent resurgence in Covid-19 cases, it is easy to forget about other viruses such as influenza. The flu is likely to be as prevalent this season as it has be…
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October is Eye Safety Month
From the Mercy Occupational Medicine October eNewsletter Each year, thousands of people are blinded by workplace-related injuries that could be prevented with the proper use of eye and face protection. Though October is Home Eye Safety month, it is als…
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From the September Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter On Aug. 23, Pfizer BioNTech became the first company to receive full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine. Commenting on this approval, acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., said, “Whi…
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September: Self-Care Awareness Month
From the September Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter As we roll into September, join us in celebrating national Self-Care Awareness Month, and set aside some time to reflect on your needs, listen to your body and take care of yourself, both at ho…
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Preventing Heat-Related Illness
From the August Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter As temperatures soar in the summer months, heat-related illness should be a top concern for workers and employers alike. Heat-related illnesses — including heat exhaustion and heat stroke — occur…
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Workplace Reopening Guidelines
From the July Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter As more employers return to a fully staffed, pre-pandemic workforce, there are guidelines that may be helpful as companies fully open to their employees and the public. And with a new surge in COVID…
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