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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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Diabetes and the Workplace

By Alana Smart | November 3, 2021

November is American Diabetes Month and is a time to promote awareness of diabetes management. Type 2 diabetes ...

Employers Should Promote Substance Abuse Programs, Study Suggests

By Alana Smart | December 12, 2022

There is a "compelling argument" that employers should promote substance abuse programs that help employees access treatment. A ...

6 Flu Vaccine Myths

By Alana Smart | September 29, 2021

In the 2019-2020 season, influenza caused 39-56 million illnesses and 24-62 thousand deaths. Due to relaxed guidelines and ...