NLN Highlight on COVID-19 Vaccination Injection Site Thigh Is an Alternative

It is encouraging that more and more people are getting vaccinated and becoming protected against COVID-19. We have received many inquiries regarding the injection site. We would like to point out that according to the CDC, the thigh is an alternative injection site. You can find this in small print on the right lower corner of page one of the guidelines for both Moderna and Pfizer. This is applicable for people who have lymphedema and/or lymphedema risk in both arms. Pfizer Moderna Visit CDC website

Update from a Collaborating Partner Venous Symposium

Venous symposium is the premier international conference on issues and treatment related to vein pathology. This symposium delivers practical education and updates on the current knowledge and management of venous disease. Register

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COVID-19 Vaccines - Mention of Lymphedema Fred Hutch - Jan 2021

... Patients [with Cancer] and the COVID-19 Vaccines Read Article

Webinar Hosted by Magenta Sponsor medi USA The Advanced Fitting Webinar: Custom Measuring Techniques A to Z

Thurs Feb 18, 2021 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET Jennifer Jagielski CWCMS - Sr Clinical Education Manager -Lymphedema / Wound Care-medi USA Register

Webinar Hosted by Magenta Sponsor JOBST Advanced Compression Workshop with Guenter Klose

Tues Feb 23, 2021 1:30 - 5:30 pm ET Guenter Klose MLD/CDT Instructor Learn More Register

Webinar Hosted by NLN for NLN Members The Chicken or the Egg: Lymphedema Therapy & Wound Care

Tues Feb 23, 2021 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET Frank Aviles PT, CWS, WCC, FACCWS, CLT MLD/CDT/Wound Care Instructor Registration will be emailed to active NLN Members next week.

Lymphedema Event Power Lymphatics

March 4 – 6, 2021 Registration closes March 1 Register

Research Update ASCO Reading Room - February 2021

Alphonse Taghian and George Naoum on Axillary Surgery, Nodal RT, and Lymphedema: Suggestion that Main Driving Factor Remains Axillary Dissection, Not Radiation Read Article

Research Update Science Codex - February 2021

How Blood and Lymph Vessels Remain Separated after Development Read Article Read original article.

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