Friends, Family Key to Turning a ‘No’ on Vaccination to a ‘Yes’

Friends, Family Key to Turning a ‘No’ on Vaccination to a ‘Yes’

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Public health officials and government workers are trying everything they can to promote COVID-19 vaccination — advertisements, news releases, cash lotteries, and even incentives like free beer, joints or doughnuts in some places. But nothing sways a vaccine-hesitant person more than … Read more

Parents’ Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism

Parents’ Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, May 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Early screening for autism can speed up diagnosis and treatment, and now new research shows that pediatricians are more likely to act when parents express concerns. According to pediatricians surveyed in the study, only 39% of toddlers who had failed a screening looking for … Read more

Technology is going to play a key role in India’s roadmap for health infrastructure: ETILC members – ET HealthWorld

Technology is going to play a key role in India’s roadmap for health infrastructure: ETILC members – ET HealthWorld

2020 has taught India and the world that a well-functioning healthcare system and healthy population are critical to the economic and social well-being of a country. Building a strong infrastructure with institutionalised planning capability, efficient implementation, centre-state dialogue and cooperation between private and public institutions are essential components to achieve this goal. Scaling up the … Read more

Many Key Workers Jockey for Vaccine Priority

Many Key Workers Jockey for Vaccine Priority

That’s also where lobbying comes into play. “Priority 1a for us is getting our employees into that ‘priority 1b’ priority group,” said Bryan Zumwalt, executive vice president of public affairs for the Consumer Brands Association, which represents companies that make thousands of household products, from toilet paper to soda. Of the membership’s 2.3 million … Read more