Month: May 2021

During the pandemic, we learned that face masks are a highly effective tool for reducing the transmission of COVID-19 because they help contain the spread of respiratory droplets, the primary means of infection. Although we still haven’t reached herd immunity, scientists are already thinking ahead to how face mask usage might prove beneficial after the pandemic. HuffPost spoke with experts who explained how and when masking up might be appropriate, even after the threat of COVID-19 has subsided. During flu season, if you’re sick Proper mask compliance did more than protect against coronavirus: Last year, we saw the lowest number of flu infections in recorded history. Like COVID-19, influenza is a respiratory virus that is spread by inhaling infected droplets. Many coronavirus public ...

Annie VanGeest was known as a super mom and a proud wife of 13 years. She was a master multi-tasker and staunch animal rescue supporter in her community of Saranac in Ionia County. Her death, though, is making news for reasons other than just her good work in her community. She received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 8, five days before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused its usage because of a few cases of blood clots in women -- three of which were fatal. Symptoms of the rare blood clots develop six to 15 days after getting the shot. “These initial symptoms are fairly vague and nonspecific,” said Dr. Tom Shimabukuro of the CDC COVID-19 Response. “(It’s) mainly headache, but importantly, the headaches for these started six or more days after vaccination.” A...

Annie VanGeest was known as a super mom and a proud wife of 13 years. She was a master multi-tasker and staunch animal rescue supporter in her community of Saranac in Ionia County. Her death, though, is making news for reasons other than just her good work in her community. She received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 8, five days before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused its usage because of a few cases of blood clots in women -- three of which were fatal. Symptoms of the rare blood clots develop six to 15 days after getting the shot. “These initial symptoms are fairly vague and nonspecific,” said Dr. Tom Shimabukuro of the CDC COVID-19 Response. “(It’s) mainly headache, but importantly, the headaches for these started six or more days after vaccination.” A...

Annie VanGeest was known as a super mom and a proud wife of 13 years. She was a master multi-tasker and staunch animal rescue supporter in her community of Saranac in Ionia County. Her death, though, is making news for reasons other than just her good work in her community. She received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 8, five days before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused its usage because of a few cases of blood clots in women -- three of which were fatal. Symptoms of the rare blood clots develop six to 15 days after getting the shot. “These initial symptoms are fairly vague and nonspecific,” said Dr. Tom Shimabukuro of the CDC COVID-19 Response. “(It’s) mainly headache, but importantly, the headaches for these started six or more days after vaccination.” A...

Annie VanGeest was known as a super mom and a proud wife of 13 years. She was a master multi-tasker and staunch animal rescue supporter in her community of Saranac in Ionia County. Her death, though, is making news for reasons other than just her good work in her community. She received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 8, five days before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused its usage because of a few cases of blood clots in women -- three of which were fatal. Symptoms of the rare blood clots develop six to 15 days after getting the shot. “These initial symptoms are fairly vague and nonspecific,” said Dr. Tom Shimabukuro of the CDC COVID-19 Response. “(It’s) mainly headache, but importantly, the headaches for these started six or more days after vaccination.” A...

Annie VanGeest was known as a super mom and a proud wife of 13 years. She was a master multi-tasker and staunch animal rescue supporter in her community of Saranac in Ionia County. Her death, though, is making news for reasons other than just her good work in her community. She received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 8, five days before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused its usage because of a few cases of blood clots in women -- three of which were fatal. Symptoms of the rare blood clots develop six to 15 days after getting the shot. “These initial symptoms are fairly vague and nonspecific,” said Dr. Tom Shimabukuro of the CDC COVID-19 Response. “(It’s) mainly headache, but importantly, the headaches for these started six or more days after vaccination.” A...

While the Biden administration has been racing to maximize the number of Americans vaccinated against COVID-19, government researchers have also been working on what form the next generation of vaccines will take. They may be combined with the seasonal flu vaccine, or could come in the form of pills or patches instead of shots. Scientists also envision vaccines that might shield against viruses beyond SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) that could avert future pandemics. And they're evaluating whether those who are fully vaccinated might need booster shots later this year. Additional shots could be virtually identical to the first doses, given as a safeguard against the possibility of waning immunity or tweaked to defend against mutant strains that are raising concerns.  H...