An infectious disease specialist explains why you need the latest COVID-19 vaccine and who should get it ASAP.
Infectious Disease
Here’s Why COVID-19 Is Still Dangerous
An infectious disease specialist explains why and how COVID-19 is still dangerous, especially to our most vulnerable populations.
Is There a Vaccine for RSV? Here’s Who’s Eligible
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a lung infection that’s highly contagious. But vaccines are available for adults 60 or older, pregnant people and babies. Here’s what you need to know.
How To Talk to Someone About Vaccine Hesitancy
Getting as many people vaccinated as possible is crucial for maintaining our collective health. Learn the most effective ways to reassure somebody who’s reluctant to roll up their sleeve.
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Why Adults (Up to Age 45) Should Consider Getting the HPV Vaccine
For years, the HPV vaccine has been recommended for children as young as 9, all the way up to adults age 26. Now, the FDA has approved the vaccine for those ages 26 to 45.
Paxlovid Mouth: What It Is and How To Find Relief
It’s not that Paxlovid itself tastes terrible. But in some people, a side effect of the medication is a lingering, unpleasant taste in your mouth that just won’t seem to go away. But it’s important to finish out your course of treatment.
How Are Vaccines Developed and How Do They Work?
Vaccines are crucial to fighting infectious diseases — yet there’s still a lot of misinformation floating around about them. Here’s a look at how they’re developed and how they work.
Adults 60 and Up Are at Greater Risk of Complications From RSV
A pulmonary medicine specialist explains how and why RSV affects older adults in different ways and why it’s more dangerous than ever before.
Why Is RSV Different Now Than In Past Years?
A pulmonary medicine specialist explains the reasons behind the late summer RSV surges and why it’s affecting older adults now more than ever.
No, the COVID-19 Pandemic Isn’t Over
The U.S. President ended the national public health emergency declaration on May 11, 2023. But that doesn’t mean the pandemic’s over. Find out what it does mean and how it affects you.
