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Why We Need Another Type of Vaccine
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
January 28, 2021
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)
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
January 12, 2021
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
COVID-19 Update: New Coronavirus Variant and Herd Immunity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 8, 2021
New Strains Covid
The coronavirus pandemic, now more than 10 months old, shows no sign of abating, even as vaccines are slowly rolling out. In early January, the U.S. set single day records for deaths and new diagnoses for COVID-19, the condition caused by the virus. 

New COVID Strains

Meanwhile, the… See more
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus or COVID-19
January 7, 2021
Coronavirus and what you can do to protect yourself
Last reviewed and updated: Jan. 12, 2021 During the coronavirus pandemic, we're updating this resource center regularly to keep you informed. Stay connected:  Check back here for updates. Follow the news and consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's… See more
The Health Benefits of Being Social
December 28, 2020
Loneliness can lead to serious health problems.
We reach out to friends to solve problems. We call them to share good news. We meet them for walks, for lunch, for card games. All the while, and with every interaction, we grow healthier – without stepping foot in a gym or counting a single calorie.  More than 20 years of research connect… See more
The Best Ways to Fight Loneliness
December 28, 2020
How to fight loneliness.
America has a loneliness problem.  A report released in 2020 found that more than three in five adults are lonely. Many say they feel left out, poorly understood or short on companionship.  Loneliness is associated with poor health outcomes including cognitive decline, depression and… See more
Why We Need Friends – and How to Make More of Them
December 28, 2020
Making and keeping friends is important for your health.
Think of good friends as a tool – not unlike diet and exercise, really – to promote mental and physical health. You can’t measure the benefits directly, but the ripple effect of strong social connections improves heart health, brain function, even your immune system.  What if you’re perfectly… See more
The Health Benefits of Keeping Your Friends Close 
December 28, 2020
You can boost your health by keeping friends close.
We all have a friend or two we’ve known for years and still adore. Too often, these gems don’t live near us anymore. We can count on them for support and great conversation, but that happens by phone and text these days.  As much as we love our dearest friends far away, they can’t fulfill our… See more
Understanding the Side Effects of the New COVID-19 Vaccines
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
December 15, 2020
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
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
December 14, 2020
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

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