Immunocompromised patients and COVID-19: how do we protect those most at risk?Jochen SchneiderJochen.Schneider@mri.tum.deView further author informationJohanna ErberView further author informationLutz RendersView further author informationChristoph D. Spinner...
As an infectious disease epidemiologist, I am concerned about people getting COVID-19 and I am also concerned about the death and destruction racism has wrought. So I support those who protest while encouraging them to protect themselves as best as possible. Systemic change is long overdue,” ...
Vaccinations prevent life-threatening illnesses from developing and help to create herd immunity for immunocompromised members of society. Reduce your risk of getting infected and keep your immune system strong by getting vaccinated against illnesses like influenza and measles. Schedule an appointment with ...
When you go to a hospital, you hope to leave in better health than when you arrived, but unfortunately, many of us end up getting sicker when we have a hospital stay. While this situation can confront any one of any age, our age group is at increased risk because we may have less r...
Research shows that the virus can live in the air for up to 3 hours. Community spread Sometimes, a person can trace how they got the virus because they know that they've been in contact with someone who's sick. In other cases, the cause is unknown. Community spread is when people in...
She added that while doing so is "ultra cautious," it's a good idea to "try to protect everybody as much as possible." Gonsenhauser and Mulligan, on the other hand, both said they're OK with people removing masks indoors in small groups of fully vaccinated people, as long as no ...
Also called a disposable mask, surgical masks are often blue with white borders. These masks shield against the large droplets that come from a sick person's cough or sneeze, but they're too loose to protect against all germs. And they can't block the tiniest particles that may carry CO...
It’s extra important to take precautions if you or your partner is immunocompromised or part of a vulnerable population (like being an older adult), says Dr. Bhuyan. Chances are, you already have your own house rules to protect yourselves, but talk to your doctor to be sure about what...
The FDA has announced a new COVID-19 booster shot is expected to arrive in August or September and will better target the more recent variants. For many people who have already had COVID-19, a reinfection is often milder. But those who are 65 and older, pregnant or immunocompromised remai...
Research shows that the virus can live in the air for up to 3 hours. Community spread Sometimes, a person can trace how they got the virus because they know that they've been in contact with someone who's sick. In other cases, the cause is unknown. Community spread is when people in...