Tag: Infectious Disease

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  October 25, 2021

  Step by Step: What to Do If You Think You Have COVID-19

  From what to do if you start having symptoms, the differences between COVID-19 tests, what to do if you test positive, to when you can re-enter society safely, this is your complete guide to care.
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  October 21, 2021

  Can You Have Natural Immunity
  to COVID-19?

  Dr. John Zurlo breaks down the difference between natural immunity and vaccine-induced immunity, and why COVID-19 vaccination remains critical.
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  October 18, 2021

  Best Practices For Face Masks For Your Children

  Here are the mask-wearing best practices you need to know, from best types of masks, to how often they need to be washed.
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  September 22, 2021

  Targeting Sepsis: Early Detection and Treatment Are Critical

  September is Sepsis Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness of a leading cause of deaths in U.S. hospitals.
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  August 25, 2021

  Here’s What You Can Expect for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots This Fall

  Dr. Bruce Meyer, president of Jefferson Health, provides the latest on booster shot recommendations and updates on vaccines for children under 12.
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  August 11, 2021

  How Effective Are Vaccines Against the Delta Variant? Should We Get Booster Shots? And Other Questions Answered

  Infectious diseases physician and Chair of the Jefferson COVID-19 Task Force Dr. John Zurlo discusses everything from masking up (even when you’re fully vaccinated) to the potential of booster shots.
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  August 3, 2021

  Podcast: Living with Long COVID and New Hopes for Treatment

  After a mild case of COVID, the lasting effects are proving to be severe for three Philadelphia women. Alternative medicine is offering hope.
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  August 3, 2021

  It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint:
  My Battle with Long COVID

  Alexandra Hackett has been battling long COVID for almost a year and half. Here, she shares an update on her journey to health, including frustrating setbacks and new holistic treatments with micronutrient infusions and acupuncture.
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  July 29, 2021

  How to Prevent Lyme Disease and Protect Yourself From Tick Bites

  When left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to long-term side effects like chronic weakness and even facial paralysis.
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  June 16, 2021

  Here’s Your Who, Where and When Guide to Getting Tested For HIV

  An infectious disease physician answers some common questions about testing, plus what treatment options are available if you test positive.
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  May 11, 2021

  Summer Safety Guide 2021: What’s Safe and What’s Not in the ‘New Normal’?

  With COVID-19 still prevalent, it’s important to understand what summer activities are safe—whether you are vaccinated or not.