Our Current “Quad-demic:”: Updates On The Four Major Viruses Circulating The Country Right Now
January 22, 2025
So here we are in the middle of winter and it’s likely you know at least one person who’s currently sick. There are a significant number of viruses in circulation around the country right now, so it’s not just your subjective experience. According to the CDC Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel,…
Calling The Shots: The Latest On COVID, Flu, RSV, And Pneumonia Vaccines
October 30, 2024
As we roll into November, we will likely begin to see an uptick in the viral infections that put us all- but especially those of us over 65- at risk for serious illness and even death. A surge of new cases of COVID, Flu, and RSV will likely arrive in…
Forgotten But Not Gone: Covid Continues To Remain A Threat, Especially To Older Adults
August 14, 2024
Maybe you know a few people who tested positive this summer and had to postpone or even cancel their summer vacation. Maybe you’ve felt a bit sick yourself and scrambled to find an at-home test to make sure it wasn’t COVID. But for most of us, COVID is largely a…
Covid Counseling: Updated Recommendations Regarding Covid
March 6, 2024
It’s been less than 2 months since our previous post on Covid and yet, in that short time, several new recommendations have surfaced about vaccinations and isolation if you become infected. These are important new pronouncements, as Covid is not going anywhere, so the better we can address and respond…
Viral Overload: Will You Get Sick This Holiday Season?
December 6, 2023
As holiday gatherings and end-of-the-year soirees pick up steam, you’ll likely find yourself in crowded gatherings, sharing the space and air with groups of people, many of whom you may not know. Does this mean it’s inevitable that you’ll catch a cold, or something worse, like Flu, Covid, or RSV?…
Protect And Defend: Why You Need The Updated COVID Vaccine Now
October 18, 2023
So, have you “armed” yourself with the latest COVID-19 vaccine? As we previously reported, there is a new COVID-19 vaccine that will protect you from the Omicron variants now circulating. The most recent data reports that about 7 million Americans have already rolled up their sleeves and been vaccinated against…