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Flu Shot Might Help Ward Off Severe COVID

A flu shot might offer some protection against severe effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests. If you are infected with COVID-19, having had a flu shot makes it less likely you will suffer severe body-wide infection, blood clots, have a stroke or be treated in an intensive… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on July 12, 2021

WHO: Boosters Not Needed, Rich Countries Should Donate Vaccines

Top officials at the World Health Organization say there’s not enough evidence to show that third doses of coronavirus vaccines are needed and appealed Monday for the scarce shots to be shared with poor countries who have yet to immunize their people instead of being used… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 12, 2021

Woman Infected With Two COVID-19 Variants Highlights Next Risk

A 90-year-old woman died after becoming infected with two different strains of COVID-19, revealing another risk in the fight against the disease, Belgian researchers found. In the first peer-reviewed analysis of an infection with multiple strains, scientists found the woman… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on July 12, 2021