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COVID-19, RSV, and the Flu Could Be a Triple Threat

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February 14, 2023

Nearly a year after the COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for distribution in the United States, concerns about catching and spreading the Coronavirus are prominent. The pandemic is continuing as we near the end of2021, and the upcoming cold weather months present two new challenges: flu/influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus, otherwise known as the RSV virus.

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COVID-19 Survivors May Develop Mental Illness Later

COVID-19
February 14, 2023

Over time, we’re finding that the adverse health effects of COVID-19 don’t necessarily end when a patient no longer has an active infection. In fact, according to a new study from the medical journal The Lancet Psychiatry, one in five Covid survivors develop a mental illness a short time after being diagnosed.

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Coronavirus and Travel: What You Should Know

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February 14, 2023

As the end of the year draws closer, more and more of us are making travel plans for the holidays. But it’s important to remember that unless you are fully vaccinated against the Coronavirus, the CDC does still recommend avoiding travel.

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COVID-19 Can Kill Months After Infection

COVID-19
February 14, 2023

There are other aspects of COVID-19 that we don’t hear about as much. For example, COVID research has revealed that COVID-19 can be fatal months after infection.

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CDC's New Guidance For Isolation And Quarantine Periods As People Return To Work, School After Holidays

COVID-19
February 14, 2023

With the rise of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, specifically the Omicron variant, new CDC guidelines have been released in response to early data. These updated recommendations on isolation and quarantine times – or the amount of time that you should stay home and minimize contact with others following a positive Covid test – stem from what we know about transmissibility.

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Are COVID-19 vaccine booster shots recommended?

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February 14, 2023

If you’ve been following the latest updates about the COVID-19 vaccine, you’ve likely heard information about getting an additional dose, often referred to as a third shot. You might even be wondering what the difference is between the third shot and a booster shot, or if they’re the same thing. As the vaccine choices and options broaden, it’s absolutely normal to feel confused about which one is right for you. That’s why we’re here to help clear things up!

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