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🦠 A New(er) Pox in Town
⚔️ Batting for NPs

💔 A Love Scandal

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Ebola Vaccine Power-Up

Usually, you need to get vaccinated against a disease well before you’re infected to be sure your body has time to build up antibodies against the pathogen. But scientists have discovered something extraordinary about the Ebola virus vaccine: it can reduce the risk of death even if given when someone’s already been infected. The vaccine’s development was already a remarkable achievement, but its ability to prevent death even when given after infection makes it even more impressive.

A New(er) Pox in Town

Only seven people have been infected with Alaskapox since the disease was discovered in 2015, but now, sadly, the first death from the disease has occurred. The illness is typically mild, but the patient was an older man undergoing cancer treatment, so his weakened immune system likely made it harder to fight the disease, according to Alaska’s health department bulletin. The disease primarily resides in small mammals but can “jump” to humans who encounter sick animals.

Batting for NPs

Legislators in Mississippi have made it the next state to step up to the plate in favor of expanding practice authority for nurse practitioners. Mississippi Senate Bill 2079 would allow NPs to work without supervision from a physician after three years of practice, a measure that would also address Mississippi’s growing physician shortage if the bill passes. Last year, Utah became the 27th state to expand NPs roles.

TODAY'S TOP VITAL

41%

The percentage of US adults who have some kind of healthcare debt, including debt on credit cards or to family members used to pay for healthcare.

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YOUR NEW THING STRATEGY WITH NEW THING NURSE

Love at Work? 

Love can strike at any time. But what if you fall for your boss? Generally, you shouldn’t date your boss. It is often against an employer’s rules and can cause termination. However, many workplaces are more accepting of hospital romances. When considering if you want to date your boss, try these tips to have the best outcome: 

• Are you sure?: Workplace link-ups can seem steamy in theory, but is it worth the logistics of actually dating? 

• Check with HR?: Confirm that your employer has no “dating policy” to avoid breaking the rules.  

• Understand the Consequences: Dating your boss can cause conflicts, distractions, and potentially complicated work situations. Are you ready for all that? 

• The Ex-Factor: Be prepared if the relationship doesn’t work out. Plan how to proceed if your boss becomes your ex. 

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Save Your Fingers!

If breaking fragile glass with your bare hands isn't your idea of a good time, check out these adorable ampoule openers! They can even clip onto your keyring or badge so they’re always available when you need it!

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A Love Scandal

Famous physicist, Stephen Hawking, was recently exposed as a visitor on Jeffrey Epstein’s Island. However, Hawking’s scandalous tales do not stop there. Watch this story of how Hawking left his wife to marry his nurse, not once, but twice!

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