COVID-19 News & Updates

When can we expect the Covid-19 vaccine to be available for kids under 12? Likely not until the fall. There are several reasons for this. One is that the dosage is different for kids due to the immaturity of their immune system. There is more study time needed because they had to start at Phase I. Phase II/III is now underway. Another is that in order to get statistically significant numbers, we need to have a certain number of the…

First, I am so excited to have a safe vaccination against Covid-19! This vaccine has excellent efficacy against clinical disease and almost 100% efficacy against serious disease. It is an incredible achievement and will help us get to herd immunity and some semblance of normal. As with previous posts, to make it easiest to understand I’ll answer some common questions about the Pfizer vaccination that is now available. This vaccine was developed so fast, how do you know it is…

There is much abuzz about the influenza (flu) vaccine this year because of the possibility of getting Covid-19 and the flu together. Yes, it is possible to have both at once. There are some places like Walgreens already offering the flu shots. However, it is too early for the flu shot right now. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), “Getting vaccinated in July or August is too early, especially for older people, because of the likelihood of reduced…