Take A Shot: Where Things Stand Regarding Covid Booster Shots
May 10, 2023
It’s been several months since we published any posts focused on Covid. Some may interpret that as a sign that concern about Covid infections is no longer an important issue. In some ways, it is cause for celebration that infections, hospitalizations, and deaths due to Covid have all declined. The…
It’s Not Over Yet: Current Concerns About Covid And Other Winter Respiratory Viruses
December 14, 2022
It’s a strange time in the United States. Holiday parties and preparations are underway, family gatherings are on the calendar if not already happening and everywhere you see people gathering to celebrate and connect again. At the same time, in the last 2 weeks, reported Covid cases have increased by…
Triple Threat: Covid, Flu, And RSV (Plus The Common Cold) Converge This Winter
November 2, 2022
If you are healthy at this moment, count your lucky stars (and be thankful for whatever vaccines you’ve received). Because chances are, if you’re out and about, and especially if you’ve spent time with children, you’ve likely been exposed to, or infected with, one of several ailments sweeping the country:…
Mask Up: The Value Of Continued Mask Wearing
September 29, 2021
Yes, it’s been confusing, frustrating, and downright difficult to determine what you’re supposed to do these days. Should I get a booster and am I eligible? (It depends who you are) Should I continue to wear a mask if I’m fully vaccinated? (Yes, in certain cases) If so, where and…
Risk Manager: COVID Variants And Shifting Risks
September 15, 2021
Well, COVID deniers aside, it seems we’re not likely to get back to any level of pre-pandemic normalcy anytime soon. Instead of managing full calendars and social soirees, we’re left with managing the risks of breakthrough exposures and endemic COVID– which means we’re likely to have COVID circulating in our…
Respiratory Distress: Prepping For A New Flu Season
September 15, 2021
For some of us, the tissue boxes came out early this year, as head colds began to surface unexpectedly during the hot summer months. In fact, with fewer masks being worn, more in-person gatherings, and less social distancing, we finally had concrete proof that the COVID precautions we dutifully followed…