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Long COVID: What We Know Now
…report that between 20% and 80% of COVID patients develop long COVID, but those studies probably overestimate how many people have moderate to severe long COVID. Furthermore, many long COVID…
…COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy Update: What You Need to Know
Nearly three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects of the virus – and the safety of COVID-19 vaccines – in pregnancy are coming into clearer focus. Accumulating research from…
…How to Tell the Difference Between COVID-19 vs. Flu
…in the spring when differentiating between seasonal allergies and COVID-19 was tricky, the challenge now will be identifying what could be signs of COVID-19 vs. flu. Health Matters spoke with…
…Long COVID: Patients Experience Symptoms One Year Later
…COVID-19 and 69% of severe cases reported at least one long COVID symptom. These “shockingly high numbers” inspired Dr. Purpura to establish a comprehensive long COVID clinic at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia to…
…COVID-19: Why is it mild for some, deadly for others?
…full story. “People in their 40s, 50s, and 60s generally aren’t hit by other viral infections, such as flu, the way they’re hit by COVID-19,” said Dr. Pelzman. Severe COVID-19…
…What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Young Kids
…SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, and 8,300 have been hospitalized, a third of whom have needed intensive care. While the number of children who have died of COVID-19 in the…
…6 Things to Know About Heart Health and COVID-19
…what people should know about COVID-19 and the heart. 1. Even people who had mild COVID-19 disease and no pre-existing conditions may experience cardiac issues. COVID-19 patients with cardiovascular risk…
…What to Know About COVID-19 Tests
…similar to those for the initial COVID-19 infection. What are some ways people can protect themselves from respiratory virus infections, such as COVID-19? Getting vaccinated, not only for COVID-19 but…
…What to Know About the COVID-19 JN.1 Variant
…still an area of important research with mixed data, but recent data suggests that there may be a benefit to reducing the risk of developing long-COVID, or post-COVID conditions, especially…
…COVID-19 Vaccine: Your Top Questions Answered
…infection someone may be protected from getting COVID-19 again. The current recommendation by the ACIP is to receive the vaccine even if you’ve already had COVID. It is not recommended…
…Debunking COVID-19 Myths: Facts You Need to Know
…Sorana Segal-Maurer FACT or FICTION? COVID-19 severely affects the older population. FACT: COVID-19 continues to perplex many doctors and scientists, with symptoms ranging from life threatening to none at all….
…When to Get the Vaccine After Having COVID-19
…people diagnosed with COVID-19 every day. This has some people wondering: If I’ve recently tested positive for COVID-19, how long should I wait to be vaccinated? To help answer this…
…Sick With COVID-19? Here’s How to Treat Yourself at Home
…COVID-19 symptoms have a mild illness and can recover at home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “While some patients require inpatient care for their COVID-19…
…My COVID-19 Story
…Helpless When a Relative Contracted COVID-19 Brian Gugliuzza, NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center × × Related Content COVID-19 Outbreak Dr. Tomoaki Kato: ‘I Survived Because of Everybody’s Hard Work’ COVID-19…
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