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A new handbook for health workers from WHO aims to help mothers breastfeed in emergency settings.

Breastfeeding remains the safest, most nutritious and reliable food source for infants and young children. It provides a protective shield against diseases, even during emergencies. Mothers can continue to produce breast milk during times of physical and emotional stress. However, they may find it hard to establish and maintain breastfeeding and need support to release breast milk.

WHO/Europe released “Interpersonal communication skills for supporting breastfeeding mothers: a handbook for community health support staff in emergency settings” to help community health support staff working in emergencies to assist mothers with breastfeeding through effective communication.

The pocket-sized handbook serves as a quick reference document in emergency settings and provides essential and practical information about the benefits of breastmilk, practices that help breastfeeding, interpersonal communication skills and key principles of helping for community-centred and integrated interventions.

To access the handbook in English, visit: https://bit.ly/4aXrKO9

To access the handbook in Russian, visit: https://bit.ly/3JMFajO

The Apple Heart & Movement Study is helping scientists understand the links between heart health and activity. How you can help:
1. Install the Apple Research app on your iPhone
2. In the app, select Apple Heart & Movement Study
3. Complete the introduction and consent to share health and activity data from your Apple Watch

The Study is a collaboration between the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital sponsored by Apple.

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The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App can help you plan outdoor work activities based on how hot it feels throughout the day. Featuring real-time heat index and hourly forecasts, specific to your location, as well as occupational safety and health recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH. Download it today! https://bit.ly/3szQvvr

Chorea as a Post‐COVID‐19 Complication Click on the article title to read more.

Rabies is one of the most deadly infections known to humans but it’s also 100% preventable. Check out our blog, 5 misconceptions about Rabies! https://www.iamat.org/blog/5-misconceptions-about-rabies

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¿Sabes cómo se realiza un electrocardiograma? ¿Y qué información aporta? Lo contamos en una de nuestras fichas del paciente:
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Yes, you should get a booster From preventing COVID-19 altogether to lessening symptoms and transmission with breakthrough infections, there are several good reasons to get an mRNA booster ASAP

Study Finds Benefit in Positive Airway Pressure for Hospitalised COVID Patients The use of CPAP for people in hospital with COVID could reduce pressure on intensive care units, a study has found.

'A Few Mutations Away': The Threat of a Vaccine-Proof Variant How close is the world to seeing a SARS-CoV-2 variant that gets around protection from current COVID-19 vaccines?

COVID-19 cases are continuing to increase across much of the country, and over 90% of current cases are caused by the Delta variant. Delta is more than twice as contagious as previous strains, so it’s more important than ever to get vaccinated to protect you and your family from severe disease, hospitalization, and death.

If you’re not vaccinated against COVID-19, get vaccinated as soon as you can: www.vaccines.gov

Is your doctor, dentist or hairstylist vaccinated? Tips for how to ask — and avoid awkwardness. You might feel awkward asking someone about their vaccination status, but experts say it’s appropriate and legal.

Antibody Test Not Useful to Prove Immunity Among Vaccinated: FDA With more than one third of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19, the FDA underlined the limited utility of antibody testing.

Medscape Clinical Trend A new study caused some controversy by suggesting that even small amounts of alcohol caused detrimental effects to the brain.

First Case of COVID-19 Triggering Recurrent Clots in Arm This is the first known case in which COVID-19 triggered a blood clot recurrence in the upper arm.

Swollen Lymph Nodes After 19 Vaccine Mean Previous Infection An earlier COVID-19 infection, but not what's known as "long-haul COVID-19," was associated with increased risk of swollen lymph nodes after receiving the vaccination.