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COVID Vaccine May Be Like Flu Shot In The Future
COVID Vaccine May Be Like Flu Shot In The Future
It's looking more and more likely that COVID vaccinations will be similar to flu shots.  Oregon State Health Officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger said the COVID vaccines are effective.   "The current COVID-19 bivalent booster that we got, it seems to be holding up and offering effective protection against severe disease and death."   Side...
UI EXCITE Teams Offering Health Fairs To Idaho Ag Businesses
UI EXCITE Teams Offering Health Fairs To Idaho Ag Businesses
Back in November, University of Idaho Extension worked with Si-Ellen Farms to provide not only a vaccination clinic to its Jerome dairy, but also a health fair.  During that health fair, workers got a break from their daily routines, enjoyed snacks, drinks, a free lunch, as well as medical attention.  Lindsey...
Rural Oregonians Encouraged To Get Their Flu Shot
Rural Oregonians Encouraged To Get Their Flu Shot
Health officials are urging rural Oregonians to consider getting a flu shot before influenza hits the region.  Dr. Katie Sharff, Chief of Infectious Disease for Kaiser Permanente, said American medical professionals can typically predict the flu season here by looking to our friends in the Southern Hemisphere.   “...