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What Clues from the Southern Hemisphere’s Flu Season Mean for the U.S.

August 28, 2024 / By Alana Smart / Blog

While forecasting the exact details of the upcoming flu season in the Northern Hemisphere can be challenging, examining the flu trends from the Southern Hemisphere provides valuable insights into what […]

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Vaccine Mandates – The Rules Keep Changing

June 3, 2022 / By Alana Smart / Blog

When the COVID-19 vaccinations began rolling out in February 2021, many people began to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The United States distributed vaccines and made

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Elevated Risk for COPD Linked to Certain Industries

By Alana Smart | January 24, 2023

An elevated risk for COPD-related deaths may be linked to certain industries and occupations. These instances suggest the ...

The National PPD Skin Test Shortage: What’s Causing it and How to Get Around it

By Alana Smart | August 26, 2019

What's the Cause of the PPD Shortage? Back in June 2019, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) released ...

OSHA Hearing Conservation Requirements

By Alana Smart | August 23, 2022

Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Exposure to high ...