RSV Vaccine Information
RSV update.
We’re getting questions about RSV vaccines. It’s recommended that adults over age 60 may receive a single vaccine by the CDC,ACIP, AAFP.
You can take either RSV vaccine with your other vaccines at the same time.
Mostly for higher risk folks with diabetes, chronic heart or lung conditions or immunocompromised.
There is no great...
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Covid Update 10/2022
We have continued to see a steady stream of Covid cases over the last year, but the new variant has been mild compared to the original strains. We’ve not had any deaths and very rare hospital visits for the newer strain of COVID.
Our current advice is :
Vaccinate with booster, the newer bivalent vaccines do offer additional...
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
I think I’m just tired of saying “COVID-19”. We still get questions about this, so here is a brief summary of where we are:
Yes, you still need a mask in the clinic. You can spread the virus while being asymptomatic, so we ask you to protect other patients that are higher risk due to age, medical conditions, cancer treatments or immunocompromised....
Summertime
Finally, a non COVID post!
Summertime is here, quick tips for insect repellents and Sunscreens:
Some top rated insect repellants help repel insects, mosquitos, and ticks.
Ben’s Tick & Insect Repellent Wipes.
Ben’s Tick & Insect Repellent Wilderness formula pump
3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent8
Off Sportsmen Deep Woods Insect Repellent...
Should you get the COVID vaccine?
YES,
with just a few exceptions:
1. Allergy to Polyethylene glycol (PEG), which is found in some medications, such as laxatives and preparations for colonoscopy procedures
2. Allergy to Polysorbate, which is found in some vaccines, film coated tablets, and intravenous steroids.
3. Allergy to a previous dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
4. If you...
Covid Vaccine and updates
The vaccine is rolling out and so far so good. Follow the link on the front page for detailed operational plans.
People keep asking if they should get the vaccine and questioning it based on bits and pieces of information floating around the internet. My answer is YES, and based on the complete picture of risks and benefits. I am confident enought...
Just wear a mask, Please.
Wearing a mask reduces the spread of viruses, including COVID-19. This is not political or fake news, it proven and if you think about it you’ll realize it’s just common sense.
It’s also what we’ve seen personally in the clinic and caring for people with COVID-19.
Here’s a nice article summarizing the facts, and why we require a mask in the clinic....
How easy it is to spread viruses.
How easy it is to spread viruses, by the Mythbusters.
Mask Creation
Some clever designs for home made masks. They seem to be a good idea, can filter out some larger particles the virus can be in, and they stop you from touching your face.
Just be sure if you wear a mask outside for errands, do NOT touch the outside of the mask after possible exposures. Take it off by the straps carefully and wash it in soap and water.
CDC...
Corona Virus Tips
Here are some great videos demonstrating how to avoid the virus. These will motivate you, and probably will put and end to hand shakes.
Hopefully this helps:
Corona Virus Update
If you think you have Corona Virus, the safest thing to do is STAY HOME and isolate yourself. Supportive care is all that is available. There is no treatment. Motrin, tylenol, Mucinex DM are over the counter. Lozenges may may with cough.
The symptoms are primarily Fever, Dry Cough, and Shortness of Breath. You do not have to come in for testing...
Corona Virus Information
Corona Virus is here. Unfortunately efforts to contain the spread of the virus were not adequate.
You’ll be reading a lot about this in the news, but we wanted you to have access to medical resources as well.
The answer to the most frequent questions we’re getting:
Yes, it’s a serious flu-like illness but can cause severe sore throat, headaches,...
Google probably has your confidential medical information
Under secretive "Project Nightingale” Ascension Health just gave patient data on millions of patients to Google. Big corporations should have no right to your information.
Google admits employees have access to the data. Keep in mind that Google makes money on advertising, that’s their customer. If you buy google devices or use their search engine,...
Losartan Recall Continues...
FDA continues to recall drugs containing losartan.
This is not a problem with Losartan itself, but with a change in the manufacturing process that leavs behind impurities, NMBA or NDEA, that can cause cancer.
I suspect it’s the companies taking shortcuts or cost savings, but I do not have the full details.
A list of products currently included...
Current Updates and Issues to share
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