On Jan. 11, the first Dallas county immunization site launched at Dallas’ Fair Park, where nearly 1,800 people got vaccinated. The city’s goal is to exceed that number each day going forward. The mega-site situated on the Fair Park grounds did not open without hiccups. County residents must register online […]
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Recently, news of a new coronavirus variant from the UK has dominated media circles around the world. With this new variant, along with others, on the rise, it is more important than ever to stay safe and educated about the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. This new variant, formally called B.1.1.7, was […]
Info on the Coronavirus Variant From the UK
With an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases, the new COVID variant sparks lockdown in Europe. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that as part of England’s latest COVID restrictions, the country is going into lockdown again starting Tuesday. The lockdown begins just a day after the country rolled out the AstraZeneca […]
New COVID Variant Sparks Lockdown
The recent emergency approval and pending approval of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccinations provide hope that the coronavirus pandemic’s end is closer than ever before and signifies a significant step forward in medicine. These new unique mRNA COVID-19 vaccines may not only change the course of the pandemic but may […]
The Science of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the whole world, but several groups are fighting to bring a taste of normalcy back. One such group is fighting to institute COVID-19 immunity passports, electronic documents that show whether an individual has recently been infected, had contact with infected persons, taken a test, or […]
Countries Debate COVID-19 Immunity Passports
With the end of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period rapidly approaching and news of possible COVID-19 vaccines on the way, you may be wondering, “what vaccines does Medicare cover?” The answer may surprise you! While some vaccinations are covered by Medicare Part B, others are only covered in Medicare Part D, […]
What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?
The current coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide stress and anxiety, especially for older individuals, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, and those without health insurance. There are options for these groups, however, few Americans are aware that the federal government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment costs for uninsured populations. Uninsured individuals […]
Federal Government Covering COVID-19-Related Treatment for Uninsured
Over the past nine months, the novel COVID-19 has swept international news headlines. News of the coronavirus continues to emerge as we enter the fall and winter months, but because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed. Below are three health headlines you might […]
Health Care Headlines You May Have Missed in the Pandemic
Since the beginning of the pandemic several companies, including BioNTech and Pfizer, have been racing towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race ends is quickly approaching with the CDC saying that limited doses could be going out to the highest risk individuals by late October. […]
Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plans Are Being Discussed
Since the pandemic began, several companies including BioNTech and Pfizer have been working towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race ends is quickly approaching with the CDC saying that limited doses could be going out to the highest risk individuals by late October. With this […]