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Tune in for another segment of our interview with Dr. Eric Weiss and Medical Assistant Kimmie Butler! This week, we talk about what got them through 2020, a difficult year for us all. Maybe you can relate to
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What Should I Know Before Immunizing my 12-15 y/o Against Covid-19?
The Village Doctor
Many parents who desperately sought out vaccines for themselves earlier in the year are now asking tough questions about vaccinating their children 12-15 years old. As a pediatrician, I take pride in reassuring parents that we are much
What are the CDC’s Updated Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People?
The Village Doctor
Last week the CDC updated its mask guidelines. But as we know from previous guidance, many states have relaxed their own guidelines in comparison to the ones given by the CDC. This time is no different. States are
Do I Need an Annual Skin Check? And Should I be Doing Skin Checks at Home?
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US and worldwide. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the US than all other cancers combined. One of five Americans will develop skin cancer by
When and Where will my Pre-Teens be Able to get Their Covid Vaccine?
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Earlier this week, the FDA authorized the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds and today the CDC met and now formally recommends that the vaccine be given to children down to 12 years old, which makes 17 million
Can Vitamin D Really Protect you from Getting Covid-19?
The Village Doctor
When the pandemic was at its peak, many people were searching for the golden ticket to reduce their risk of contracting COVID-19. Vitamin D became the new “hot” supplement for its potential to ward off infections. Can vitamin
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Tune in for another segment of our interview with Dr. Eric Weiss and Medical Assistant Kimmie Butler! This week, we talk about the characters that best embody their spirit and some fun facts about them that you may
After I’ve Received my Vaccine, should I get a Blood Test to see if I have Antibodies for Covid-19?
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Throughout the pandemic, the utility of antibody tests for different purposes has come into question a few times. Early on in the pandemic, many people wished to have their COVID antibodies checked in the hopes that they had
Can Stress Impair the Effectiveness of the Covid-19 Vaccine?
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A growing body of evidence shows that our psychological state at the time of, and the few weeks following, vaccination can influence how well our immune system responds to a new vaccine, including the production of antibodies to
UPDATE: Is it Safe to get the Covid Vaccine if I’m Pregnant or Thinking of Becoming Pregnant?
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There have been some substantial updates, all good news, to this question since the original article written on this topic in early February. Last Friday, commenting on a recently published article on the topic in the New England
Tune in for another segment of our interview with Dr. Eric Weiss and Medical Assistant Kimmie Butler! This week, we
What Should I Know Before Immunizing my 12-15 y/o Against Covid-19?
Many parents who desperately sought out vaccines for themselves earlier in the year are now asking tough questions about vaccinating
What are the CDC’s Updated Mask Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated People?
Last week the CDC updated its mask guidelines. But as we know from previous guidance, many states have relaxed their
Do I Need an Annual Skin Check? And Should I be Doing Skin Checks at Home?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US and worldwide. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer each
When and Where will my Pre-Teens be Able to get Their Covid Vaccine?
Earlier this week, the FDA authorized the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds and today the CDC met and now
Can Vitamin D Really Protect you from Getting Covid-19?
When the pandemic was at its peak, many people were searching for the golden ticket to reduce their risk of
Tune in for another segment of our interview with Dr. Eric Weiss and Medical Assistant Kimmie Butler! This week, we
After I’ve Received my Vaccine, should I get a Blood Test to see if I have Antibodies for Covid-19?
Throughout the pandemic, the utility of antibody tests for different purposes has come into question a few times. Early on
Can Stress Impair the Effectiveness of the Covid-19 Vaccine?
A growing body of evidence shows that our psychological state at the time of, and the few weeks following, vaccination
UPDATE: Is it Safe to get the Covid Vaccine if I’m Pregnant or Thinking of Becoming Pregnant?
There have been some substantial updates, all good news, to this question since the original article written on this topic
