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COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunity Update for Affiliates and Physicians
December 8, 2020
With at least three promising vaccine candidates advancing through clinical trials, we recently hosted a discussion with immunologist and virologist Dr. Shane Crotty from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) Coronavirus Taskforce. Crotty is among the world’s most influential scientific… See more
Christmas May Be Bluer than Usual: Dealing with Seasonal Depression During the COVID Pandemic
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 4, 2020
COVID and SAD
If you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably relieved we’re wrapping up 2020. This past year certainly has been one for the books. COVID-19 has transformed how we socialize, work, even handle chores. Unfortunately,… See more
New Study Suggests People Who Have Recovered from COVID-19 Have a Higher Risk for Mental Health Issues
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 2, 2020
Covid and depression
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can wreak havoc on your health. While most people experience symptoms similar to a strong cold or bout of flu and recover within a few weeks, some people develop serious complications such as lung infections, pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. They may… See more
How the Coronavirus Is Different from the Flu, Colds And Allergies
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 2, 2020
You’re coughing, fatigued and have a sore throat. It could be seasonal allergies or the beginnings of a cold. Or it could be something more serious like influenza or coronavirus. This chart can help you recognize symptoms of coronavirus, colds, flu and allergies so that you can work with your… See more
Flu Raises Your Risk for a Heart Attack Seven Days After It Strikes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 1, 2020
Flu Raises Risk of Heart Attack Six Fold Within One Week of Striking
Catching the flu may have more serious consequences than a few weeks in bed: It can trigger heart attacks. Medical experts have long suspected a connection between the flu (and other respiratory illnesses) and heart attacks for years but weren’t able to confirm it until a recent study … See more
Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Also Has High Effectiveness Rate
November 17, 2020
Here's how mRNA vaccines work.
Another company says its coronavirus vaccine is more than 90 percent effective. Moderna, which is most of the way through phase 3 testing on a vaccine to prevent COVID-19, says its mRNA vaccine has reached 95 percent efficacy in preventing coronavirus infections. The data is preliminary.
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Two Coronavirus Vaccines Are 95% Effective, But When Can You Get One?
November 11, 2020
Pfizer's covid-19 vaccine is up to 90 percent effective, the company say.
In what could be a major leap forward in vaccine development for COVID-19, both Pfizer and Moderna have announced  their vaccines are 95 percent effective in preventing the coronavirus. This efficacy is far and above the 50 percent required by the Food and Drug Administration for approval… See more
Don’t Invite Coronavirus to Your Holidays
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
November 9, 2020
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
Surge of Coronavirus Cases, COVID-19 Vaccine Update
November 2, 2020
Surge of Coronavirus Cases, COVID-19 Vaccine Update
With the global pandemic entering its ninth month, there’s a disturbing upward trend of new infections just as flu season begins. Nationally, new COVID-19 infections began increasing in mid-October, with the country recording several record days of new positive tests. By the end of the month, the U… See more
Flu Shots are Crucial This Year – Here’s Why
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 18, 2020
Flu Shots are Crucial This Year – Here’s Why
If you’re one of those people who gets their flu shot occasionally — or who never gets it — here’s a reason to sign up early: Public health officials are warning of an impending crisis during the upcoming flu season. Why? The coronavirus is still spreading, putting a strain on healthcare… See more

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