August 23, 2026

HEALTH

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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

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What You Need to Know CDC recommends that the following groups should receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series (i.e., the first 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine): people aged 65 years and older residents aged 18 years and older in long-term care settings people aged […]
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The Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Depending on the specific type of STI, infections may also be transmitted through nonsexual skin-to-skin contact, needles, or breastfeeding.  STIs may be referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or venereal diseases (VD). Anyone sexually active is at risk for contracting an STI. Those who are sexually active should protect their health by being aware […]
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Tips for protecting our skin from the sun in Arizona

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This June. The US National Weather Service of Tucson, Arizona announced that Tucson is reaching the top 110° – 113 this year. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explain how to protect your skin from the sun due to the damage towards the skin cells. In Arizona, UV rays are usually stronger in the summer […]
ARIZONA HEALTH TUCSON

El Rio Health Center had a wonderful award

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Arizona Bilingual Newspaper. Congratulates El Rio for receiving this outstanding award. This is the first organization to ever be a recipient of the Ohtli Award. This is the highest award presented by the Mexican Government for Health and development of Mexican communities outside of Mexico. Special thanks to Rafael Barceló Durazo Consul of Mexico in Tucson, AZ. […]
COVID-19 HEALTH

Masks and Health

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Studies on the effects of wearing masks have shown there is no change in oxygen or carbon dioxide levels when people wear cloth and surgical masks while resting and exercising. The studies included healthy hospital workers, older adults, and adults with COPD. Although sometimes uncomfortable, masks were found to be safe even when exercising.  Masks […]
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Abortion Ban based on Genetic Abnormalities

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By: Dalilah Cardenas  Arizona Governor, Doug Ducey implemented a ban on abortions that are based on genetic abnormalities.  in Arizona on Tuesday April 27, 2021 what this means is if a woman wants to have an abortion done, their reasoning that their child might be born with a genetic abnormality is no longer an acceptable reason. […]

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