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“It’s been 3 weeks, why am I not feeling better? Can Coronavirus symptoms linger beyond 2 weeks?”
Prolonged illness is well described in those patients who require hospitalization for COVID, but what is becoming more and more evident is that some people with relatively mild, but still life-altering symptoms, are not returning to their usual
What do I need to know about possible “aerosol-based” COVID transmission?
There has been a lot of discussion recently regarding whether COVID-19 is regularly transmitted via aerosols (small particles <5 microns in diameter that can hover in the air for hours) vs. droplets (larger particles that are believed to
Does wearing a mask really make a difference? Does it matter which kind?
A case report published July 17, 2020 in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Report showed the power of wearing face masks to stop the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The report suggested wearing a face mask wasn’t just
Update: Can a Measles Vaccine (or MMR) booster reduce the risk of COVID-19?
The simple answer is: we don’t know, but many scientists are calling for further research. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announced in September it will be the clinical coordinating center for an international trial aimed
My gym is reopening. Is it safe to go?
Whether your gym just reopened and closed again (Santa Clara County) or remains reopened with strict social distancing guidelines (San Mateo County), this question is on many people’s minds. Exercise is certainly good for both mental and physical
Why are people worried if coronavirus is “airborne”? Is it? Why does it matter?
UPDATE: WHY ARE PEOPLE WORRIED IF CORONAVIRUS IS “AIRBORNE”? WHY DOES IT MATTER? For the most part, coronavirus is thought to be spread through “respiratory droplets.” These are virus-filled particles that are expelled from a sick individual when
Can you test for COVID-19 at The Village Doctor?
No, we do not currently have the ability to test for COVID-19, but we can help direct you to the convenient facilities that are offering testing if you need it. You can find information about COVID testing here
I’m thinking of traveling / visiting older relatives: how do I reduce risk?
Abstracted from https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/24/880962631/taking-a-trip-to-visit-grandparents-or-older-relatives-tips-to-reduce-the-risk It’s summer and many of us have dear friends and family, parents and grandparents who live in another town. It is tempting to visit, especially after months of isolation. There are several things to consider
Are children less likely to spread Coronavirus than adults?
As with most things related to Coronavirus, we don’t yet know for certain. Fortunately, there are some big studies underway to answer this question and there is some preliminary data that seems promising, but most investigators are afraid
What is herd immunity and why does it matter?
In an interview on June 26th on CNN, Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged we don’t yet know what the efficacy of a COVID-19 vaccine will be, but that he would “settle” for 70 to 75% effective. Why that number?
“It’s been 3 weeks, why am I not feeling better? Can Coronavirus symptoms linger beyond 2 weeks?”
Prolonged illness is well described in those patients who require hospitalization for COVID, but what is becoming more and more
What do I need to know about possible “aerosol-based” COVID transmission?
There has been a lot of discussion recently regarding whether COVID-19 is regularly transmitted via aerosols (small particles <5 microns
Does wearing a mask really make a difference? Does it matter which kind?
A case report published July 17, 2020 in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Report showed the power of wearing face
Update: Can a Measles Vaccine (or MMR) booster reduce the risk of COVID-19?
The simple answer is: we don’t know, but many scientists are calling for further research. Washington University School of Medicine
My gym is reopening. Is it safe to go?
Whether your gym just reopened and closed again (Santa Clara County) or remains reopened with strict social distancing guidelines (San
Why are people worried if coronavirus is “airborne”? Is it? Why does it matter?
UPDATE: WHY ARE PEOPLE WORRIED IF CORONAVIRUS IS “AIRBORNE”? WHY DOES IT MATTER? For the most part, coronavirus is thought
Can you test for COVID-19 at The Village Doctor?
No, we do not currently have the ability to test for COVID-19, but we can help direct you to the
I’m thinking of traveling / visiting older relatives: how do I reduce risk?
Abstracted from https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/24/880962631/taking-a-trip-to-visit-grandparents-or-older-relatives-tips-to-reduce-the-risk It’s summer and many of us have dear friends and family, parents and grandparents who live in
Are children less likely to spread Coronavirus than adults?
As with most things related to Coronavirus, we don’t yet know for certain. Fortunately, there are some big studies underway
What is herd immunity and why does it matter?
In an interview on June 26th on CNN, Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged we don’t yet know what the efficacy of
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