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Free COVID-19 Tests Are Available Through the Mail Ahead of the Holidays
The website Covidtests.gov opened for new orders earlier this week. Households will be able to order up to four tests, though anyone who did not order a batch of four tests in September will be eligible for eight. Read more
New Law Prohibits Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates, With Exceptions
Texas Medical Association (TMA) worked with the authors of Senate Bill 7 to ensure that physician employers can require employees and contractors who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear reasonable personal protective equipment. Similarly, the association ensured any employer found in violation of the law will have a chance to remedy the situation before facing a steep penalty of $50,000 per violation. Read more
The Flu is Soaring in Seven US States and Rising in Others, Health Officials Say
Traditionally, the winter flu season ramps up in December or January, but it took off in October of last year, and is making a November entrance this year. So far this fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates at least 780,000 flu illnesses, at least 8,000 hospitalizations and at least 490 flu-related deaths — including at least one child. Continue reading
About US Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)
US Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is observed November 18-24, annually. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use and the threat of antimicrobial resistance across the One Health spectrum. Continue reading
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