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When Will We Reach Herd Immunity?
COVID Herd Immunity
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began a year ago, a lot of pundits, experts and epidemiologists have been talking about herd immunity. Herd immunity occurs when a high percentage of a population achieves immunity to a disease, either through exposure or vaccination, making spread of the disease… See more
Which COVID Vaccine Should You Get? 
Which Covid vaccine is best for you? It's the one you can get the soonest.
Now that there are three vaccines approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, you may be tempted to shop around to find a particular one. Some people may want the convenience of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose shot and its low rate of side effects. Others may be interested… See more
COVID-19, One Year Later. Here’s What We’ve Learned.
COVID-19 -- One Year Later
It was March 11 last year when the World Health Organization first announced that the coronavirus had reached pandemic stage. At the time, there were 118,000 cases in 114 countries. A year later and there are more than 114 million cases and 2.5 million deaths worldwide. In the year since the… See more
Why We Need Another Type of Vaccine
Two new covid-19 vaccines are on the cusp of applying for government approval. Here's how they work.
It’s not been an easy rollout of the new coronavirus vaccines. From early December when the first vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use to now, fewer people have been vaccinated than hoped for. The criteria for who can get the vaccine has shifted. And states,… See more
Five Questions About the COVID Vaccines (And When Can I Get It)
States are managing the rollout of the vaccine
I know many of you want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccines that were approved last month, and I thought I’d share some important information with you.

WHEN CAN I GET THE VACCINE?

I also know many of you are anxious to find out if/when your MDVIP-affiliated doctor will be able to… See more
Understanding the Side Effects of the New COVID-19 Vaccines
Like other vaccines, the COVID vaccines have minor side effects.
A few weeks ago, several of my MDVIP colleagues and I took part in AstraZeneca's phase 3 clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine. We still don't officially know which of us received placebo and which of us received the real deal. But I'm pretty certain I got the actual vaccine. Why? Side effects.… See more
Understanding the New COVID-19 Vaccines, Who Will Get Them First and When
COVID vaccines are on the cusp of approval and distribution.
This blog was updated Dec. 14, 2020. There hasn’t been a lot of great news lately around the coronavirus. New infections are skyrocketing everywhere, and unfortunately, deaths from COVID-19 will follow. Don’t let down your guard. But recently there were a few… See more
Don’t Invite Coronavirus to Your Holidays
Don't invite COVID-19 to your 2020 holiday gatherings. Here's how.
If you’re feeling like the virus will never end, you’re not alone. We’re now entering our ninth month since the pandemic officially began —nine months without normalcy.This consistent black cloud we’re under has consequences: a boom in mental health issues, social isolation and constant stress. Now… See more
COVID is a Health Wake-Up Call for Many Americans
I wish the news about COVID-19 were better. I’d like to say, congratulations -- you’ve made it through the worst of the pandemic! Unfortunately, this virus seems to be hanging around and we’re still in early stages. … See more
Vaccines: How They're Developed, How They Work and When We Can Expect a COVID Vaccine
When will a covid vaccine be available?
Since the coronavirus pandemic began in early 2020, we've heard a lot about vaccines. There have been promises for quick vaccine development as well as warnings about how long it really takes to develop a safe, effective vaccine.  You’ve also probably heard that a coronavirus vaccine is… See more

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