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Trump’s War on Immigrants a Threat to Public Health

With avian flu a going public health threat, President Trump's war on immigrants will complicate efforts to identify outbreaks and roll out vaccinations.

Public Health Experts Worry About CDC’s Shortened Isolation Time Following Exposure to Covid

The CDC issued its revised guidelines Dec. 27, recommending that people who have tested positive for Covid isolate for five days, down from the previous 10-day requirement.
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Omicron and a Collapsed Healthcare System: This is How COVID Closes 2021

Cases in the United States exceed 50 million, while more than 800,000 Americans have lost their lives.

Q&A: As We Learn More About Omicron Variant, COVID-19 Safety Basics Remain Important

The reality is that the longer COVID-19 remains a threat, the more variants we will have to overcome.

California Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate as Omicron Variant Emerges in Wastewater Supply

As the Omicron variant was found in the state’s wastewater supplies, California Dec. 13 re-instituted a one month mask mandate at indoor public places.

On the Record with Governor Gavin Newsom: California Continues to Lead the Fight Against COVID-19

After a year of working with the federal government, local public health and community partners, millions of Californians are protected from Covid 19.
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The Shadow Pandemic: Teen Suicides and Depression Rates Spike, with Few Resources for Help

Teen suicide and depression rates are as alarming as deaths from Covid-19, but few mental health resources are available to address this shadow pandemic.
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Butte County Battles Low Vaccination Rate

With barely half of its 227,000 people vaccinated, the county is more than 20 percentage points behind the state’s overall vaccination rate.
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I’m Dreaming of a Flight this Christmas

Late last month, holiday travel concerns emerged afresh as a new Coronavirus variant known as Omicron was first identified by scientists in South Africa.

Beating Holiday Blues in COVID Era

L.A. County offers mental health aid, urges trying it.
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Vaccinating Kids Can Help Win the Battle Against COVID, Experts Argue

Efforts to immunize 28 million infants could mark a turning point in the battle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, but many parents are still reluctant to vaccinate their kids.
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Vaccination Protects Children from the Dangers of COVID-19

For the first time, whole families, from our young kids to our grandparents, can have protection against COVID-19. 

To Boost or Not to Boost: What is the Answer?

Booster doses of vaccines are very common. They are part of most childhood and adult vaccine series to ensure a person maintains optimal immunity from a disease.

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