This vaccine will require two doses to work, injections that must be given weeks apart. Scientists anticipate the shots will cause enervating flu-like side effects — including sore arms, muscle aches and fever — that could last days and temporarily sideline some people from work or school.
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“This absolutely does not mean the pandemic is nearing an end,” according to an infectious disease expert. “Once you get past the peak, it’s not over until it’s over. It’s just the starting time for the rest of the response.”
Read More »Mixed Signals Behind The Wearing Of A Mask
Many experts agree that wearing a mask probably won’t keep people from getting the coronavirus, but it might help prevent those with the disease — especially those without symptoms ― from spreading it.
Read More »Under Pressure, Florida Governor Finally Orders Residents To Stay Home
With pressure mounting from public health officials and political leaders nationwide, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday reversed course and ordered residents across the state to stay at home.
Read More »Three Things You Need To Know About COVID-19 If You Have An Autoimmune Condition
The lack of white blood cells prolong the length of time it takes to fight the virus, which causes the symptoms to get worse, and therefore puts those with autoimmune disorders at a higher risk.
Read More »Should You Bring Home Mom Or Dad From Assisted Living During The COVID-19 Crisis?
Some assisted living facilities are telling residents that if they leave during the COVID-19 crisis, even temporarily, they can’t return.
Read More »Doctors, Nurses Urge American Public To #StayHome To Fight Coronavirus Spread
Leading U.S. medical and health organizations today called on the American people to stay home to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ...
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As the number of coronavirus cases grows in the U.S., we’re hearing a lot about how social distancing, self-monitoring and even quarantine play into containment ...
Read More »COVID-19 Testing Shortages Force Extreme Shift In Strategy From Containment to Social Distancing
Public health officials in California’s state capital region announced this week they have stopped tracing the contacts of patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. They’ve ...
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