[Spoiler alert. I’m writing this propped up on three pillows in a dark, stuffy room, isolated from the air conditioning and much-needed visits from my dog pal. The cat has figured his way in. That’s what cats do.] Question 1: Can I be reinfected with COVID-19? Yes,...
What is Paxlovid? Paxlovid is a combination of two antiviral agents that are used to combat the COVID virus. Not every patient sick with COVID needs to take Paxlovid; it’s main benefit is to reduce the risk of severe illness and death in high-risk individuals. See our...
Although the Omicron variant of coronavirus is sweeping the country, treatment options remain limited and hard to find. If yourself or a loved one becomes infected, it can be a game-changer to be informed about these options and how to go about finding them. Since...
It is almost automatic to think “COVID!” when you hear the word “virus” nowadays. Understandably so, as the coronavirus pandemic has been at the forefront of news and impacted our way of life for the majority of the last 2 years. But if you can think back to a time...
As travel restrictions lighten this holiday season, so do the hearts of families all over the world who have missed gathering to eat, drink, and be merry. After another unpredictable year in a global pandemic, many of us are ready to get back to warm embraces and...
Our front desk staff continues to field hundreds of calls each week about booster doses for COVID-19. Up until this past week, the FDA has authorized booster doses only for those who are immunocompromised. This is based on studies showing that those with diminished...
