To many, the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine signifies the end of the destructive pandemic that has been disrupting the world since last year. Countries around the globe have begun authorizing the use of vaccines for the virus, a disease that has resulted in over 95 million cases and more than 2 million deaths worldwide.
But there's still much trepidation about getting the vaccine considering how fast it was developed. How was it created? What is in it and how does it work? In this post, we'll demystify the vaccine that is supposed to put a stop to this pandemic and provide more insight into the latest COVID-19 vaccine updates.
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Everything You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
By Renee Jordan on 11:00 AM on March 8, 2021
Topics: Healthy Lifestyle Features
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How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19
By OneShare Health on 11:00 AM on January 20, 2021
Not sure if your children are ready for the 4-1-1 on COVID-19?
These tips should help you prepare your family in an honest, yet loving way.
If you’re a parent, you know how important it is to establish trust between you and your children, especially when it comes to answering the hard-hitting questions. Naturally curious, kids are bound to have tons of questions about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), like “When will I be able to see my friends again?” and “Why is everyone wearing those funny looking masks and gloves?” They may even wonder why Mom and Dad seem so distracted lately, fearful they might be displaying coronavirus symptoms themselves.
Because we know how much you value your relationship with your family, and we, in turn, deeply value our relationship with you, OneShare Health has taken some time to prepare a list of COVID-19 tips designed to help parents and their children have an honest conversation about COVID-19.
Topics: Healthy Lifestyle
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Trick-or-Treat? COVID? CDC Warns Against Pairing This Halloween.
By OneShare Health on 9:00 AM on October 26, 2020
Pumpkin patch, pumpkin spice, pumpkin-scented candles—it’s officially fall! And you know what else this glorious, scent-of-leaves-burning, cooler weather brings? Autumn festivities! No doubt, you and your loved ones are wondering how to celebrate while adhering to CDC Halloween Guidelines, so allow us to guide you in the right direction!
Topics: Healthy Lifestyle
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Need a Hobby? Productive Ideas for When You're Stuck inside
By OneShare Health on 9:00 AM on September 8, 2020
According to Verywell Mind, “Hobbies bring a sense of fun and freedom to life that can help to minimize the impact of chronic stress.” They even reported that those who engage in physical leisure activities for at least 20 minutes once a week are less susceptible to fatigue.
So, let’s get to it! Here are five productive things to do if you're stuck inside or if you're in quarantine—and who knows, they may even last you beyond that!