The Benefit of Boosters
A booster shot is an additional dose, or doses, of a vaccine given after the protection provided by the original shots, has begun to decrease over time. This includes the COVID vaccine. This extra dose is typically given a month or so after the second dose. People with weaker immune systems are more likely to […]
Inflation Causes Food Security Issues Across the Nation
Inflation is not only hitting Americans at the pump, it’s also causing rent hikes and food insecurities. The COVID-19 pandemic created a pang in people’s pockets when businesses closed down or reduced their employee numbers. Local food pantries are feeling the sting as they struggle to keep up with the communities needs. The job market […]
Schools Prepare for Students Return Amid Spread of COVID-19 Variant
Summer break is almost over and schools are preparing for the return of students. Some are concerned about the lax virus-mitigation mandates with the COVID-19 subvariant, BA.5, being highly contagious. This year Illinois students will not be mandated to wear face masks. In February, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that students and staff were no longer […]
COVID-19 Causes Largest Lockdown in Shanghai
Shanghai, the biggest city in China, is currently in a two-stage lockdown that began on Monday. Authorities are trying to test different ways to continue growth. This is known as the worst outbreak of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. This city consists of 26 million people and is located on the southeastern coast […]
COVID-19 Causes Spike in Mental Health Concerns and Eating Disorders
A spike in mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and tic issues, has been happening since COVID-19 began. New studies show that some emergency room visits concerning eating disorders have doubled in teenage girls. Tic disorder visits have nearly tripled throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Tic disorders are described as involuntary movements, sounds, […]
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