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Coronavirus vs Allergies: How to Tell the Difference

June 2, 2022 Victoria Simpson

If you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, get tested. Allergy season is upon us and if you’re sneezing up a storm, coughing, and clearing a scratchy throat you might be tossing it all off as another seasonal reaction to…

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Can you catch COVID-19 in a swimming pool?

May 25, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Experts say you won’t catch it from the water but you could from the air. We’re heading into yet another summer living with the coronavirus and some things have changed. The seriousness of the pandemic is definitely waning from the…

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Why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been limited by the FDA

May 21, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Reports of rare blood clotting have caused officials to become more cautious. COVID-19 vaccines have been controversial since they first came out in January 2021. Some people support them whole heartedly while others hate them. Opposition to the vaccines has pivoted…

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Dr. Fauci says the US is moving out of the pandemic phase. What does that mean?

May 11, 2022 Victoria Simpson

The US is “in transition” but what will next fall bring? Recent news reports have been a bit conflicting. Some have indicated we’re now moving out of the pandemic, while others talk of a new surge building steam as a…

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Scientists Are Using Neem Tree Bark to Prevent COVID-19

May 4, 2022 Victoria Simpson

The neem tree has been used in medicinal treatments for centuries. Nature has a way of providing us with what we need to cure our problems, if only we can find it. Scientists have recently discovered neem bark may be…

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When do you need to take a COVID-19 antiviral for it to work?

April 27, 2022 Victoria Simpson

It’s important to receive antiviral treatment close to the onset of your symptoms. Several treatments now exist, with varying effectiveness, for COVID-19. One of them is antiviral treatments. Two COVID-19 antivirals now available in the US and Canada are Remdesivir…

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Crisis: Mental Health in High School Students During the Pandemic

April 25, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Research shows many teens felt desperate and went through difficult times during the pandemic. The pandemic has affected the lives of just about everyone. From masking, to testing, battling sickness and loss, and dealing with economic fallout, the past couple…

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All About Canada’s New Inhaled Vaccine

April 11, 2022 Victoria Simpson

This vaccine targets your lungs directly. There are several vaccines now available across the world that reduce your chances of developing a severe case of COVID-19. Most of these are received via injections. If you squirm at the prospect of…

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What is the BA.2 variant surging now in the UK?

March 30, 2022 Victoria Simpson

A descendant of omicron, this variant is expected to soon be dominant in the US. Cases of COVID-19 had been coming down in the UK from their highest-yet heights hit this past January and things were beginning to look better.…

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COVID-19 May Be Deadlier Than We Think: Study

March 28, 2022 Victoria Simpson

More people have died from the illness worldwide than has been reported. In many places worldwide, public health officials have been slowing down the count of COVID-19 infections. Some places are only testing those individuals who show up at emergency…