Many of us are wondering if it is still required to wear a mask now that vaccines are freely available. Are they really necessary if you are vaccinated? If so, what type of masks are acceptable, and where do we need to wear them? Let’s dive into...
Coronavirus
Omicron Variant: What We Know So Far
Yet another COVID variant has developed in the world. There are a lot of unanswered questions about this new variant, so we thought it would be a good idea to go over the omicron variant information we know so far. What is the omicron variant,...
What is The New COVID Variant in the USA?
There is a new COVID variant in the USA, but how does it compare to the Delta variant? Does this new variant pose more of a challenge, or do we need to focus on other strains right now? Also, how should we prepare our bodies for the upcoming winter...
Why Should We Worry About The Flu Shot and COVID This Winter?
With flu season coming up it is imperative to get both the flu shot and COVID vaccine. But why should we worry about the upcoming flu season more this year than in the past? Does the flu and COVID-19 compound on each other if you get both at the...
Why Do We Need Booster Vaccines?
In mid-August, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed their emergency use authorizations for two of the vaccines to allow additional doses for specific groups. Why do we need booster vaccines if we already got our COVID shot? What kinds of...
What Are The COVID Variants?
Over the last year, the COVID virus has developed into many different variants. What are the variants of the virus, and how do we protect against these infectious diseases? What are the COVID variants? The newest SARS COV-2 variants come from the...