>> Long COVID Protests
>> Monkeypox in Major City School
>> Toxic Candy
The Med & Mic™ 09.20.22
MED NEWS blog post from Dr. Maria ON Speaking, LLC
Insightful, supportive coaching to help you meet your speaking goals
Protesters Call Attention to Long COVID
People with long COVID protested in front of the White House. They were upset with the president declaring the pandemic over. One protester said that Biden should acknowledge the pandemic of people living with the long-term consequences. Protesters called for federal funding and attention to long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome. (Source: MedPage Today, J. Frieden, 9.19.22)
Boston Public Schools Case of Monkeypox
An adult in the Boston Public Schools community has tested positive for monkeypox. The individual is reportedly isolating at home, and the school has been cleaned and disinfected. Which school was affected and what role the individual played has not been disclosed. The Boston Public Health Commission is monitoring the situation. Monkeypox spreads mostly through close sustained contact. (Source: WBUR, C. Jung, 9.19.22)
Beware: Nicotine Gummies
The FDA is warning parents to be on the look out for products that look like gummy candies but are actually nicotine-based. The gummies come in 12-packs. Each gummy contains 1 milligram of nicotine. A dose of 1 to 4 milligrams can be toxic to children. The agency has sent a warning letter to VPR Brands, the company that makes the nicotine gummies, saying the company had not asked for premarket authorization. The VPR Brands website says the gummies have been discontinued. (Source: CNN, J. Christensen, 9.16.22)
The CME experience for this Blog Post / Article is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more {1$}: https://earnc.me/40HxsT
Like | Share | Follow | Subscribe!
Email me at DrMaria@DrMariaOnSpeaking.com with the subject “Hi” to get weekly-ish, free, exclusive tips and stories, discounts, and direct access to me. You may unsubscribe at any time, but I hope you stick with me for speaking tips and media secrets.
Remember: this post is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis, or the advice of your own physician. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.
Comments