The CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the adminstrion of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine as they investigate reports of a blood clotting disorder found in 6 women across the United States. Over 6.8 million doses of the J&J have been administered with little to no side effect. The...
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) extends provisional licenses till June 30, 2021. Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the NREMT has decided to continue to issue provisional licenses to EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics who successfully complete and pass the cognitive NREMT exam. The provisional...
The CDC recently updated their guidelines regarding masks, recommending the use of a mask with a nose wire (a metal strip along the top of the mask) to keep air from leaking out of the top of the mask. This has the added benefit of keeping eyeglasses and sunglasses from...
A vaccine for the COVID-19 disease may not yet be available, but the State of California is preparing a vaccination plan for its nearly 40 million residents. On October 16th, 2020, California took a step closer to protecting its population by submitting a plan to federal authorities on its upcoming...