Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2021
Red Biohazardous Sharps Containers Provided By: UC San Diego Commercial red biohazardous sharps containers are used to collect devices or objects with corners, edges, or projections capable of cutting or piercing the skin or regular waste bags, which have come into contact with biological or recombinant genetic materials. These containers must meet the standards of the United States …
For many individuals, wearing a mask during a workday or while running errands is a relatively new experience. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health experts have encouraged Americans to mask up while out and about, how do masks help exactly? How Does Coronavirus Travel? COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus that has not previously been seen …
When a dangerous disease is at large, a vaccine tends to be the best way to prevent multiple casualties and overcome the threat, so if you’ve accepted a recommended one, good for you. Thanks to vaccines, much of the world’s population is now safe from deadly diseases like polio and smallpox, and similar solutions have been found for Covid-19. Your …
If you’re not feeling yourself and you’re wondering if you have COVID-19 or the flu, know that many of the symptoms of these diseases are alike. Although both of these ailments are respiratory illnesses that are transmittable, the viruses that cause them are not the same. These two diseases share many common symptoms, and it’s important that you know what …
Everyday household vinegar, called “distilled white vinegar,” is a powerful cleaning and disinfecting agent. It’s inexpensive and easy to find. Vinegar is safe for you–but not for everything in your house. It’s great at cleaning because it’s an acid. This means it can damage things that have soft or porous surfaces. When in doubt, stick to cleaning the items on …
Life for most people is busy and, at times, can feel overwhelming. The last thing you want to think about at the end of a long day at work is doing a big clean of your home. Instead, here are 5 little habits you can implement today to make it easier to keep your home sanitary and safe for all …
Have you ever experienced a stomach bug that made you sick every few minutes for seemingly hours on end? Have you ever felt nauseous because of a particularly potent strain of a bug that eventually left you dehydrated after you finished getting sick? Chances are the “bug” you experienced was no bug at all but was, in fact, the norovirus. …
Good hygiene goes beyond hand washing and sanitizer, especially in medical training scenarios. It is key to mimic what is safe in the real world while refreshing important lifesaving knowledge. Following these simple steps can keep you safe during training and beyond. Universal Precautions The safest way to conduct any medical training is to use the industry standard of universal …
Some viruses, such as Covid-19, can be transmitted by touch, so when there’s an epidemic in your area, you need to handle shared items with care. If an infected person hands you something, for instance, you’ll need to avoid picking up any germs they’ve shed onto the item’s surface. If this can’t be avoided, you’ll need to clean your hands …
Keeping a clean home is something that most people have always done. A shiny, clean kitchen, for example, is something to proud of, and you already know about the importance of good food hygiene. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has made many people rethink their home cleaning routines. The threat of an invisible virus with the potential to kill has made …