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FDA Approval for Pfizer, Booster Shots for Some
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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The 411 on Breakthrough COVID-19 Cases
From the September Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases — and specific concern over breakthrough cases involving fully vaccinated individuals, employers may have questions regarding what can be done to help ke…
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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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From the August Mercy Occupational Medicine eNewsletter Mercy recently launched an online scheduling tool to help employers maintain a healthy workforce right from their computers or phones. This web-based, interactive form allows employers to sign up…
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