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Proposed Covid-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandates for Businesses
From the Mercy Occupational Medicine October eNewsletter It’s likely you have heard about the Biden Administration’s proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Federal employees and private companies that employ more than 100 workers. The proposed mandate r…
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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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Pfizer FDA Approval/ Booster shots
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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