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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Multiple Sclerosis Source: (hopkinsmedicine.org) Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased number of brain lesions and signs of a more active disease state in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study finds, suggesting a potential link between in

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Wear Mask, Keep your Distance

Updates: County Services , Novel Covid-19 (Source: SCCgov.org) A new Health Order announced on July 2 allows certain additional activities to resume effective July 13, or as soon as the State grants approval. The new order puts in place significant additional containment measures to control the s

Stay Safe and Say NO to Holidays Invitations

Covid-19: Saying "No" to Holiday Invitations (Source: SCCgov.org) More than 500 people in Santa Clara County have died due to COVID-19. That is over 500 people who won't be home for Christmas this year. With hospitals running out of room, essential workers running out of energy, and cases running up

August 26 - Celebrating National Dog Day Celebrating National Dog Day can be as easy as 1) giving your four-legged friend a big hug. But for those who want to take their love and appreciation to another level, we have a list of 7 different ways for you to celebrate your dog. 1) Love them 2) Hu

Hand Hygiene Recommendations (Source: CDC) CDC recommends using ABHR with greater than 60% ethanol or 70% isopropanol in healthcare settings. Unless hands are visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub is preferred over soap and water in most clinical situations due to evidence of be

Can the COVID-19 Affect Eyes? (Source: NIH) Can the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Affect the Eyes? A Review of Coronaviruses and Ocular Implications in Humans and Animals. In December 2019, a novel coronavirus (CoV) epidemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coro

CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers (Source: CDC) Plan, prepare and respond to coronavirus disease 2019.This guidance provides recommendations on the cleaning and disinfection of rooms or areas of those with suspected or with confirmed COVID-19 have visited. It is aimed at limiting the sur

How COVID-19 Spreads? (Source: CDC) Current understanding about how the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses. COVID-19 is a new disease and there is more to learn about how it spreads, the s