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We've seen several interesting speculations circling around regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. The Mayo Clinic put together a fact sheet to debunk the most popular myths. We do recommend reading through these to help you decide whether (or not) to get the vaccine when it's available to you.

COVID-19 vaccine myths debunked A vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is perhaps the best hope for ending the pandemic. A number of [...]

Another virtual opportunity in lieu of our zombie walk this year.

Due to COVID-19 shutdowns, "[HCWS] estimate that over 13,000 additional animals will be born in Las Vegas next year due to this gap in spay/neuter services."

7 more days until National Feral Cat Day. 7 more days to join us in helping babies just like this one.

Friends, we see a lot of kittens in our clinic throughout the year. Some of them are doing alright - they’re unsocialized and not really suitable for adoption, but they may have a colony caretaker looking out for them. Those kittens are the lucky ones.

Injuries, back-to-back pregnancies, & illness are not uncommon. Spaying, neutering, and vaccinating to stop the cycle of reproduction is so essential to the health and wellness of our community cats.

We have a goal to bring on 11 new monthly donors in the next week, so that we can serve these cats all year long.

It’s easy to join - go to our HCWS.org/donate, and then make a monthly gift to start making a difference today.

Since the lock down, there has been a surge in domestic abuse. ZS won't be hosting any charity fundraising events any time soon for obvious reasons, we want to pass on a virtual opportunity to both assist in your disaster prep and be a hero to one of our favorite local charities.

The original tiger king.

Quick flu season vs. COVID-19 current numbers; statistics for the US:

"Flu" combined Influenza A & B (we're on week 40): 247,785

COVID-19 (we're on week 14): 467,184

The emotional whirlwind you are experiencing is completely normal and it's okay. Control what you can control so you may deal with what is not in your control. This means practicing self-care. The link provides some excellent information, tips, and apps to help you stay somewhat sane while we wait out the storm.

Social distancing? Here's how to prioritize self-care Helpful tips for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health and a sense of community, even during social distancing

Did you know that the Johns Hopkins school of medicine has a podcast about COVID-19?

Public Health On Call Evidence and experts to help you understand today's COVID-19 news — and what it means for tomorrow.

If it's not biological waste or toilet paper, please, please, please do not flush it. "Flushable" wipes, napkins, paper towels do not break down to pass through the filters and cost the city an average of $180,000 per year of your tax money in repairs. Wastewater operators are already working at reduced staff to reduce their health risk. Don't make it worse for them. Don't throw your money down the toilet.

Shredded T-shirts used as toilet paper back up California city sewer REDDING, Calif. (Nexstar Media Wire) – A Northern California city is asking residents not to use T-shirts as toilet paper as panicked customers exhaust toilet paper aisles nationwide in response to…

A visual on the spread and the impact of staying home.

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MedCram is a learning tool for medical students. We have put together information about how viruses work, but thought the visual aid would be a more efficient teaching tool. If you have questions, or want something explained in non-medical speak, please ask.

How Coronavirus Kills: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) & Treatment How Coronavirus causes fatalities from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) by pulmonologist Dr. Seheult of https://www.medcram.com This video illustra...

Are you working from home? Here are some online security tips which contains additional links for cybersecurity.

Online security tips for working from home Teleworking during the Coronavirus outbreak?

Expert opinion from an infectious disease specialist Dr. Harvey Rubin at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

An Expert Weighs In On COVID-19 College Fellow and infectious disease specialist Dr. Harvey Rubin offers some insight into the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that's impacting the world. Fo...

There are a lot of bad people taking advantage current situation... including seemingly helpful similar platforms to JHU, but also contain malware and (computer) viruses. If you want to view an infection map, we recommend using the one from the medical school.

Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center Johns Hopkins experts in global public health, infectious disease, and emergency preparedness have been at the forefront of the international response to COVID-19.

Here is some Q&A about why hand washing is the recommended method over hand sanitizer, the proper method for both and why you need to take these steps. I too learned something that's not commonly mentioned.

Why is hand washing the most recommended mode of prevention?
• Three things happen when you wash your hands with soap and water:
o You are removing visible dirt and mucus.
o You are using a soap that decreases surface tension.
o You are physically, by friction, loosening, removing, and washing away whatever is on your hand.
• If your hands are visibly soiled, whether it’s from playing sports, gardening, or wiping a runny nose with the back of your hand, that acts as a barrier between hand sanitizer your skin’s surface, so you really aren’t reaching the germs underneath.
• If your nose is running due to a virus, the virus is in that mucus on your hand. Studies show hand washing removes viruses faster than hand sanitizer.

What is proper hand washing?
• Wet your hands with clean water.
o The water temperature doesn’t matter – it’s the physical act that removes germs.
• Apply soap to your hands and work up a good lather between the fingers, under the nails, back of the hands, the palms, and wrists.
o Any soap will do. It does not need the ‘antibacterial’ label because it’s the physically movement that is cleaning your hands.
• Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds.
o Most people wash for 5 seconds and that is not long enough to remove the microbes.
• Thoroughly rinse your hands with water.
• Completely dry your hands before touching anything.
o Damp hands spread up to 1,000 times more germs.

What is the properly way to apply hand sanitizer?
• The sanitizer should be at least 60% alcohol base.
• Place about a quarter to half-dollar size amount of sanitizer into your palm.
• Rub it all over the parts of your hand, same technique if you were using soap and water until they are completely dry.
• Resist the urge to wipe your hands on a paper towel or pants to speed up the drying process. This is not enough time for the disinfectant to kill.
• Hand sanitizer can be very drying, so use lotion once your hands are dry to moisturize so you do not crack your skin, which leaves openings for germs to infect the body.

Should be no surprise we canceled our meeting. We're just going to practice social distancing and do a virtual meeting through a series of posts. We still want to help our community by sharing some of the "hows" and "whys" that aren't being answered in the news reports.

Sisolak orders casinos, other nonessential services shut for 30 days The governor also strongly encouraged Nevadans to stay inside as part of the state’s latest response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Additionally, if you rent and have a lease, please check your agreement for the “Act Of God Clause”, which helps with financial alleviation of many national or global emergencies. If your lease does not have this and you have been let-go or your household cannot afford rent due to the current circumstances, contact your property manager, show proof of why you cannot afford the rent, and ask if they can give you an addendum to release you from your financial responsibilities for the month. This goes for both commercial and residential.

These are tough and uncertain times due to the outbreak, but local utility companies are doing their part to help the people of Las and . NV Energy, Southwest Gas Corporation, the Las Vegas Valley Water District and City of Henderson Government have suspended disconnections for non-payment.

The companies say these steps are being taken to ensure our customers don't have to worry about losing service as the Coronavirus outbreak plays out. People concerned should contact their electric, natural gas or water provider to discuss their situation.

5 minute video explaining how viruses enter your body, and why washing your hands and not touching your face is effective.

Coronavirus, What is it?

Who's excited for TWD return tonight?!

Bit of a long read, but it explains the behavior of viruses and incubating periods.

Tl;dr wash your hands folks!

The coronavirus is less deadly than SARS — but that may explain why it’s more contagious An effective virus can spread by not being too virulent like influenza and/or sustaining a long incubation period like HIV

Did you feel that earthquake about 15 minutes ago? M 4.6 in Barstow. Have a minute to help some scientists (and emergency management personnel) by telling them whether you felt it or not.

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Presenting the check to Urban Underdogs LV. Thank You again to Boulder Dam Brewing Co., Ninkasi Brewing and everyone who came to our 9th annual charity Zombie Walk!

An interesting look back.
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Thank You to everyone who joined us for our charity Zombie Walk last Saturday! Special thanks to Boulder Dam Brewing Co., Ninkasi Brewing and our nonprofit partner this year, Urban Underdogs LV!

Tomorrow night! Zombies, craft beer and live music... what more is needed?! Oh yeah, it’s a fundraiser for Urban Underdogs LV! Thanks to Boulder Dam Brewing Co. and Ninkasi Brewing for making this happen!

Join us at Boulder Dam Brewing Co.this Saturday for our 9th annual charity Zombie Walk!
Four bands, cocktail specials, prizes, games, raffles and more!
7:00 pm - ???

ANNOUNCING the fourth band performing at our 9th annual Zombie Walk at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on 10/19/19 - The DeadDolls!
See all y’all in six days!

Til death do us... party!
Do not miss this year's charity Zombie Walk at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. on Saturday, 10/19/19! Four live bands, prizes, raffles, games, drink specials and more!
All proceeds benefit Urban Underdogs LV!
7:00 pm - ??? Gonna be a killer party!

ANNOUNCING the third of four bands to play the Zombie Walk on 10/19/19 - Johnny Zig and The Force! See all y'all in ten days!

ANNOUNCING the second band to play this year's Zombie Walk on 10/19/19 - our friends Water Landing!

And we thought they were talking about politicians!
Join us Saturday, 10/19/19 when zombies take over Boulder City!

ANNOUNCING the first of four bands to play our 9th annual Zombie Walk! on October 19th - Not A Robot!

They're coming...