October 29, 2021 | Brad Kern, PhD October 29, 2021 Why is the pandemic ongoing if everyone is getting vaccinated? Low vaccination rates and the early return of “risky” behaviors have allowed the pandemic to continue, despite ongoing vaccination.
October 29, 2021 | Andrew Tran October 29, 2021 Should I get my flu shot? Getting the flu shot reduces your risk for the flu. It is safe for most people to get the flu and COVID shot at the same time.
October 22, 2021 | Heather Young, PhD MPH October 22, 2021 Who Can Get a Booster Shot? The CDC now recommends booster shots for anyone over 18 who got Johnson & Johnson, and anyone over 65 or over 18 at high risk who got Pfizer and Moderna.
October 22, 2021 | Mimi Ghosh, PhD October 22, 2021 Does convalescent plasma work as a treatment for COVID-19? While convalescent plasma treatment is still in use, recent high quality studies have not shown any benefit.
October 22, 2021 | Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD October 22, 2021 Can I get the COVID vaccine if I had a stroke? Yes, it is safe for people who have had a stroke to get the COVID vaccines.
October 22, 2021 | Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD October 22, 2021 Can I get the COVID vaccine if I have Hashimoto’s disease? Yes, it is safe for people who have Hashimoto’s disease to get the COVID vaccines.
October 22, 2021 | Anne Monroe, MD MSPH November 12, 2021 How can I treat COVID symptoms at home? If your COVID symptoms are mild, there are some things you can do to make yourself more comfortable.
October 22, 2021 | Anne Monroe, MD MSPH November 12, 2021 What are monoclonal antibody treatments and who is eligible? Monoclonal antibodies newly sick with COVID-19 who are at high risk of severe disease.
October 22, 2021 | Anne Monroe, MD MSPH November 12, 2021 If I had COVID-19, do I have antibodies? Most people with COVID-19 develop antibodies, but not everyone. That’s why it’s still important for those who had COVID-19 to get vaccinated.
October 16, 2021 | Sasha Baumann, MSc October 16, 2021 How do I pick the right mask? Surgical masks, multi-layer well-fitting cloth masks, and KN95 respirators can effectively reduce transmission of COVID-19.