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COVID-19 Wave; Labor Day Weekend; Fall Vaccinations - Wellscape Direct MD Updates on COVID-19 wave and managing respiratory viruses, including fall vaccinations. Happy Labor Day!

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A guide to fall 2024 vaccines And a 1-page PDF summary

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9 Juneteenth Events in Boston 2024 [06/17/24] Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and it’s become a federal holiday full of cultural celebrations and Black joy. Boston is showing out for the occasion with free museum admission, parades, performances, lectures, and more. By Celina ColbyJuneteenth Open House at MFA B...

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Millions from the Midwest to the Northeast prepare for a weeklong heat wave A sweltering heat wave is bearing down on a large swath of the U.S., creating potentially dangerous conditions for millions of people in multiple states.

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Happy Spring! Updates on Respiratory Viruses - Wellscape Direct MD Respiratory virus updates; COVID-19; RSV; flu; influenza

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Virtual Visits With One's Own P*P Tied to Fewer ED Visits Recent findings add to a growing body of evidence that suggests that virtual care is most beneficial when provided within an existing therapeutic relationship, a researcher said.

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Updates: COVID-19, RSV, Vaccinations - Wellscape Direct MD COVID-19 News We continue to have an uptick in COVID-19, but thankfully, the cases seem to be less severe overall. Of course, ...

doesn't work! We knew it was not as effective as Sudafed/pseudoephedrine, but now the evidence is clear that it is not effective for nasal congestion. And has potential side effects!

Common over-the-counter decongestant does not work, FDA panel says The FDA announced that phenylephrine, a key ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications, does not work. NBC News’ Berkeley Lovelace Jr. explains what this means for consumers.

Labor Day Weekend, COVID-19 Updates, RSV Vaccination - Wellscape Direct MD Happy Labor Day Weekend! The summer is flying by!! Wellscape will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday, Monday, September 4, 2023. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

uptick in Massachusetts.

After a lull, COVID is creeping up again in Mass. COVID is not as severe for most people as it used to be, but those at high risk should take precautions, experts say.

Mayor Wu Declares Heat Emergency July 27 - 28, Opens 15 BCYF Cooling Centers To All Residents Today, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning Thursday, July 27 through Friday, July 28, due to the upcoming weather forecasts. High temperatures will reach into the 90s, with the heat index expected to reach the mid-90s to 100 degrees. Additionally, the City of....

Heat, humidity, and smoke... oh my. Oof. This is quite the week for hot, muggy, and smoky conditions in the United States. We are seeing all sorts of alerts across the country. The dew point will reach more than 70 in the next ten days in more than half of the country. In other words, millions will be lucky enough to experience jungle...

Boston, here's what's open and closed on Juneteenth 2023 Two years ago, Juneteenth became the nation's first new federal holiday in decades. It was declared a holiday in Massachusetts in July of 2020. Here's what's open and closed on Monday, June 19.

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Happy Memorial Day! Wellscape upcoming vacation days; Frozen Strawberry Recall; Updates COVID-19 - Wellscape Direct MD Happy Memorial Day! Hope you’re enjoying the beautiful weather! Wellscape will be out-of-the office for vacation on May 31, 2023 through ...

Mayor Wu Declares Cold Emergency for Friday through Sunday Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a cold emergency in the City of Boston for Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5 due to the extreme cold weather that is forecasted for this time period. Boston is forecasted to experience wind chills below zero on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4.

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Happy Holidays! Updates on COVID-19, the Flu, & RSV; Ordering additional free COVID-19 tests - Wellscape Direct MD Happy Holidays! Updates on COVID-19, the Flu, & RSV; Ordering additional free COVID-19 tests

activity is high in MA! If you haven't gotten your yet, now is the time. Has hit earlier this year than is typical.

Weekly Flu Report Massachusetts Department of Public Health weekly influenza update

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Thanksgiving holiday hours; COVID-19, RSV, and the Flu - Wellscape Direct MD Upcoming Wellscape Out-of-Office dates Wellscape will be closed on: November 23-27, 2022 for Thanksgiving break December 8-9, 2022 for medical ...

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Thanksgiving week! Friendly reminder Happy Thanksgiving week! This is a friendly reminder that although there are a ton of circulating viruses, you and your family can have a healthy gathering while taking care of the larger community (i.e., overflowing hospitals). Here are a few key steps for this week:

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Home Open Enrollment for Individuals and Families is Now Closed Enroll in coverage any time of the year if you are applying for dental plans or help paying for health coverage including MassHealth, Children’s Medical Security Plan (CMSP),

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A 'game-changer' for millions of Americans: You can now buy hearing aids over the counter | CNN On Monday, for the first time, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss in the US will be able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids. Those who are under 18 or who have severe hearing loss will still need a prescription.

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National Academies Award Yesterday it was announced I’ve been selected for the National Academies Award for scientific communication, alongside some of my heroes. This is one of the highest recognitions a scientist can receive in the United States. And I have been choked up. So deeply honored. So incredibly humbled. And j...