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AFTER REVIEWING THOROUGHLY, the FDA and CDC concluded that the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine must resume after a brief pause to review the data on concerning yet rare side effects. Earlier, CDC identified 15 cases of thrombosis, a rare blood clotting condition called TTS or thrombocytopenia syndrome, in people who received…

There is news that Novavax’s maybe the next COVID emergency vaccine to be authorized in the USA. The company plans to file the paperwork in the coming weeks and can beat out other coming vaccinations. Public health officials and researchers expect that the Novavax shot will fill in supply gaps in the U.S. and worldwide…

As the COVID cases are increasing, you must be hearing about HERD immunity from the government officials. If you don’t know what exactly is HERD immunity, let’s discuss it in detail. Herd Immunity Herd immunity is when a large percentage of the population is immune to a specific disease or virus. If enough people are…

Studies showed that the COVID-19 virus has been large-droplet-borne, and therefore, the CDC introduced all the measures and guidelines accordingly. It’s been over a year that the COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting the global population. We were hoping that there will not be any second wave of the coronavirus, but the reality is far worse.…

After almost one year of lockdown and all the government and public’s possible efforts, the risk of COVID-19 spread hasn’t decreased yet. The government and healthcare providers are appealing to everyone to stay indoors as much as possible, wash hands with soap and water/ use sanitizers, wear face masks in public, and maintain social distance…

More than 30 million Americans have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it has been very well tolerated and very effective. In December 2020, the FDA approved two COVID-19 vaccines – one by Pfizer and BioNTech, and the other by Moderna. These vaccines appear to have some mild side-effects that…

The CDC officials finally gave a green signal to reopen schools. According to them, the schools are safe to reopen as long as the school authorities are taking proper COVID precautions, including wearing a mask and maintaining social distance. The editorial published in the JAMA journal provides a framework for school authorities to reopen schools…

Pregnant women infected with coronavirus have a higher chance of being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), receiving mechanical ventilation, or dying. As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be available, pregnant ladies must look at their medical histories and risk factors to determine if it’s okay to get the shot. Approximately 4.2 million Americans have…

The recent surge in COVID positive cases due to weather changes, less socialization, and decreased daylight hours are worsening the feelings of stress and hardship. As stay-at-home orders are still in place, concerns about coping with mental health issues are top of mind. Here are some tips that can help you nourish your mental health…

Drive-thru coronavirus testing sites have proven to be useful during the pandemic. It has helped people to take and administer tests safely during these challenging times.  If you, too, are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, including cough, fever, and difficulty in breathing, we recommend you find a drive-thru coronavirus testing site near you and take a COVID test. Steps…