The delta variant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S. in the summer of 2021, driving up cases and hospitalizations. DENVER (AP) - When the delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 ...
The answer is that things are looking pretty good. Even though our antibody levels drop within about three months of a booster, our T-cells seem to be sticking around for longer -- up to nine months so far -- and they are thought to be the component of immunity that protects against s...
With the emergence of the new SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant that causes COVID-19, you may have wondered why the coronavirus keeps mutating. Ad According to John Segreti, MD, an infectious disease specialist and medical director of infection control and prevention at Rush University Medical Center, ...
Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist, encourages Americans to prepare themselves for a potential new COVID booster shot, after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel voted Tuesday to recommend modifying the COVID vaccine. The updated shot is aimed at specifically targeting the...
MORE: New poll shows why some adults aren't getting the COVID booster The CDC study released Friday confirms unvaccinated patients are most at risk of hospitalization. It also looked at people who were fully vaccinated with at least two shots but had let months go by without a booster....
The 2021 flu season is hitting us at the same time that millions of Americans are considering a COVID-19 booster vaccination.
“Underlying health conditions” can be confusing for those wondering if they, or someone they know, should receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Included below is the current information from the CDC clarifying who should get the booster of the vaccine. ...
Overall, I'm happy I got my booster shot. The way I see it is that even if I get COVID, at least I did everything I could to protect myself, and chances are good any case I get now will be mild and not require a hospital stay. The more bed space I can keep free, and les...
• New Yorkers 6 months and older should receive their bivalent booster and flu shot. • Follow simple precautions: wash hands, keep surfaces clean, let fresh air in, consider wearing masks, and stay home when sick. • To prevent severe illness, COVID-positive New Yorkers without a pro...
• New Yorkers 6 months and older should receive their bivalent booster and flu shot. • Follow simple precautions: wash hands, keep surfaces clean, let fresh air in, consider wearing masks, and stay home when sick. • To prevent severe illness, COVID-positive New Yorkers without a pro...