COVID-19 update – new mutation (Omicron) update
the new Omicron strain There is still far more speculation about all issues with this new virus than can be conclusively stated. A reputable online source states that 11 countries…Continue Reading …
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the new Omicron strain There is still far more speculation about all issues with this new virus than can be conclusively stated. A reputable online source states that 11 countries…Continue Reading …
Oral anti-viral medication against the SAR-CoV2 virus There will now likely be two oral medications (one from Pfizer and one from Merck) that directly treat COVID-19. Hopefully they will available…Continue Reading …
Boosters There are now two very large studies showing profound reduction in hospitalization rates after the 3rd mRNA vaccine from Pfizer and Moderna. The original booster study from Isreal showed…Continue Reading …
As a clinical physician, the term immunocompromised is applied to a very small number of people whose immune systems really do not work well enough to prevent them from dying…Continue Reading …
This is an important question and important to know for a variety of reasons, including understanding the current rhetoric about the COVID-19 booster shots. In this first article I am…Continue Reading …
After almost 6 months I’m back. I finally got fed up (again!) with all the bad information and misunderstandings. Too many questions, too few answers. Here is the update as…Continue Reading …
The AstraZeneca vaccine proves worthy Recently released results show that the AstraZeneca vaccine was 79% effective at preventing COVID-19 and 100% prevention of hospitalization. They have presented the information to…Continue Reading …
Vaccine update Vaccine availability is continuing to rise. See this link for available places. Everyone over age 65 should sign up and get the currently available vaccines. Ongoing information still…Continue Reading …
Go to these sites and sign up for all of them. That will optimize your chances of getting the vaccine as soon as possible. Colorado is now allowing everyone over…Continue Reading …
Be sure to check this post for places to call to put your name on a list to receive the currently available vaccines. Viral mutations and available vaccines The Moderna…Continue Reading …