So, I can get the booster. But should I?
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An Unexpected Pandemic Bounty
As we mark two years of living with Covid-19, it appears we may, at long last, be returning to the pre-pandemic world. And while we need to be careful about premature celebrations – if nothing else, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has shown incredible resilience and adaptability – this moment sure feels nice. Like a breath of […]
Bodywork: Can people under 50 get the shingles vaccine?
The shingles vaccine is recommended for people ages 50 and up. Do you have to wait until you’re 50 to get vaccinated?
Bodywork: Is it time for another Covid-19 booster?
Each week, OMRF Vice President of Research Dr. Rod McEver opens “Adam’s Journal” to answer a medical question from Adam Cohen, OMRF’s senior vice president & general counsel. Adam’s Journal I participated in the clinical trial of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, which means I received my initial shots much earlier than most people. As a […]
Bodywork: When viruses change
When does a mutated virus become so different from the original that it’s considered a new virus, rather than simply a variation of an existing one?
Bodywork: Understanding Covid-19 antibody tests
My husband and I were fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in January 2021, and we received booster doses in October. Last month, blood tests showed we were negative for Covid-19 antibodies. Why would that be?
