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Dr. Fauci’s Latest Predictions on the Vaccine Timeline For Young Children
Earlier this month, Dr. Anthony Fauci made what turned out to be overly optimistic predictions that children as young as 6 might be able to be vaccinated as early as this Fall (Pro Publica, February 1, 2021). But
UPDATE: If You Have Tested Positive for COVID, when can You Stop Home Isolation?
Per the CDC guidelines, people with COVID-19 (either positive test or presumed diagnosis by your doctor) who have had symptoms and have been on “self quarantine” at home can stop home isolation after: 10 days since symptoms first
Should We Be Concerned with the New South African Variant of COVID-19?
What you need to know about the South African variant of the SARS- CoV-2: This variant has a different “spike” protein which has some different clinical characteristics than the original virus. This variant was identified in South Africa
I’m Considering International Travel, will I need Proof of a COVID-19 Vaccination?
The short answer: maybe. As it stands now, governments across the globe have a wide range of policies with respect to allowing outside travelers. For some countries, visitors need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test and/or
Update: What are the new Mask Guidelines from the CDC? Double up or upgrade?
The CDC updated its guidance for mask wearing to help boost fit and increase protection. They offered two methods of doing so. The first is to wear a surgical mask (or procedure mask) as a first layer, and
Coronavirus and Breastfeeding: What do I need to Know?
Most of the lactating physician moms I know are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and continuing to breastfeed. Many hope they might even be passing some immunity on to their babies through their breast milk after being vaccinated, but
Will there be enough vaccine for everyone?
The rate of vaccine administration across the US has increased since January 20th when President Biden first committed to 100 million vaccines in 100 days. According to the CDC’s COVID vaccine data tracker, as of February 7th, 59.3
Why is the U.S. COVID vaccine rollout going so poorly and slowly?
This is a complicated question, as there are many different factors that have contributed to problems with the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in the United States. Indeed, it’s worth stepping back to acknowledge how immense and complex a challenge
Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19?
No. According to the CDC: None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make
I’ve had my COVID-19 vaccine: Now what?
If you are a member of the population that has been vaccinated, there are a few important reminders about vaccine protection and what that means. As more of the US population becomes vaccinated, there are benefits for everyone,
Dr. Fauci’s Latest Predictions on the Vaccine Timeline For Young Children
Earlier this month, Dr. Anthony Fauci made what turned out to be overly optimistic predictions that children as young as
UPDATE: If You Have Tested Positive for COVID, when can You Stop Home Isolation?
Per the CDC guidelines, people with COVID-19 (either positive test or presumed diagnosis by your doctor) who have had symptoms
Should We Be Concerned with the New South African Variant of COVID-19?
What you need to know about the South African variant of the SARS- CoV-2: This variant has a different “spike”
I’m Considering International Travel, will I need Proof of a COVID-19 Vaccination?
The short answer: maybe. As it stands now, governments across the globe have a wide range of policies with respect
Update: What are the new Mask Guidelines from the CDC? Double up or upgrade?
The CDC updated its guidance for mask wearing to help boost fit and increase protection. They offered two methods of
Coronavirus and Breastfeeding: What do I need to Know?
Most of the lactating physician moms I know are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and continuing to breastfeed. Many hope they
Will there be enough vaccine for everyone?
The rate of vaccine administration across the US has increased since January 20th when President Biden first committed to 100
Why is the U.S. COVID vaccine rollout going so poorly and slowly?
This is a complicated question, as there are many different factors that have contributed to problems with the COVID-19 vaccine
Can a COVID-19 vaccine make me sick with COVID-19?
No. According to the CDC: None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in
I’ve had my COVID-19 vaccine: Now what?
If you are a member of the population that has been vaccinated, there are a few important reminders about vaccine
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