We know that vaccines against the virus that causes COVID-19 are about 95% effective in preventing severe complications in people who become infected. This starts 7 days after the second dose. The...
Vaccines reduce spread of COVID-19
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Walking pace and COVID-19 risk
How fast do you walk?
We know that being physically active is an important way to prevent many serious health conditions. Today…
Protective immunity 6 months after COVID-19 infection
Protection against a second COVID-19 infection.
Lack of immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 may cause the rapid spread of the virus around the world…
Disparities in telehealth use for diabetes care during COVID-19
More telehealth in the pandmemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused an increase in the use of technologies for remote health care…
Importance of using safe hand sanitizers
What to look for in a hand sanitizer
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if you cannot wash your hands…
Obesity increases the risk for severe COVID-19 illness
Obesity is a common disease, affecting 42% of U.S. adults. It is a risk factor for other chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Obesity is also an important...
COVID-19 vaccination in the United States – comparing the “big three”
There are now 3 vaccines available in the United States against the virus that causes COVID-19. They are all effective, but there are some important differences between them. Pfizer vaccine This is...
Mild side effects are common after the second vaccine dose
A primed immune system.
As the vaccines against COVID-19 become more available to the public, some people have had more side effects…
The role of drugs in preventing COVID-19
Too much information causes an “infodemic”
Many people want to understand the newest research on medicines that can prevent severe infection from COVID-19…
Risk factors for serious COVID-19 infection
A new study suggests that most COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States are linked to four pre-existing common conditions: obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart failure. For...
High risk jobs and COVID-19
Latino Californians face high risk.
In the COVID-19 pandemic, working adults experienced a 22% increase in risk of early death compared to before COVID-19. The increase…
Vaccinating against COVID works in the real world
Vaccination is tested in clinical studies and in the real world.
Clinical studies have strict rules that limit the type of people that can participate. This is to make sure that results are due to the new treatment alone…
