The debate goes on whether or not individuals who received their two Covid vaccinations should yet again receive another injection. We know by now Covid is very serious. Many think eight months after the second shot would be a good time for a booster shot. Others feel they are already protected for now with the… Continue reading Booster Shots for Covid 19
An Immigrant Nation
Living in the Chicago area, I am reminded daily that we are a nation of immigrants and migrants. They are the ones that know what hard work is and how to make a life here in the United States. They are ambitious and do those things that seem to be unsuitable occupations for many Americans… Continue reading An Immigrant Nation
America’s Other Pandemic in 1918
In 1918 a strain of influenza called the Spanish Flu became one of the world’s worst pandemics. Five hundred million people became infected worldwide which was one third of the world’s population. Six hundred and seventy five thousand Americans perished from this influenza which many believe began in America according to the Smithsonian Magazine, November… Continue reading America’s Other Pandemic in 1918
The Pasteur Institute
The Pasteur Institute was founded in 1887 in Paris, France by Dr. Louis Pasteur. This institute has always been dedicated to the study of biology, microbiology, microorganisms, and vaccines which help human kind throughout the world. There are now thirty-three Pasteur Institutes worldwide. The Pasteur Institute has helped conquer diphtheria, tetanus, tuberculosis, influenza, yellow fever,… Continue reading The Pasteur Institute
The Remarkable Dr. Louis Pasteur
Dr. Louis Pasteur completely changed the world as we know it with all his work and dedication in microbiology. His discovery of germ theory made the realization that is was not the air we breathe that causes disease but tiny microorganisms that bring sickness whether cholera or the Delta Variant. Something as simple as hand… Continue reading The Remarkable Dr. Louis Pasteur
The American Dream
Immigrants who come to this country have a dream that with lots of hard work and ambition, great things will happen. Being frugal and dedicated to their ideals, newcomers make a place for themselves in their new homeland. Many do jobs that are considered unsuitable by many citizens in our own country. Any work is… Continue reading The American Dream
The Power of Being Positive
Getting through our day sometimes can be difficult with all our many responsibilities. I try to get up in the morning with some very positive thoughts and pray that the day will bring good things as we never really know what the day may bring. Once we accomplish a difficult task, we than know that… Continue reading The Power of Being Positive
Dr. Pasteur and His Discoveries
In 1881, Dr. Louis Pasteur decided to show people how vaccines work. He prepared two groups of animals, which were mostly sheep, for the experiment. He gave one group his vaccine against anthrax which was killing many of the livestock in the area. Even people can catch anthrax spores from the diseased animals and die.… Continue reading Dr. Pasteur and His Discoveries
Are we becoming Anxious Again?
As we are becoming aware of the new Variant Strains of Covid-19, are we uneasy now as a nation similarly to when Covid first appeared here? It seems some children may have to wear face masks to school again in the fall. Covid hospitalizations are on the rise especially in states where many have not… Continue reading Are we becoming Anxious Again?
Dr. Pasteur and the ADVENTURES OF FRANCIE FITZGERALD
Francie reads in the newspaper about Dr. Joseph Lister who was the head of surgery in London at that time. He was also in charge of hospitals there. He thanked Dr. Louis Pasteur for his studies concerning germs. Because of Dr. Pasteur’s research about bacteria, Dr. Lister now instructs surgeons in the hospitals in England… Continue reading Dr. Pasteur and the ADVENTURES OF FRANCIE FITZGERALD