COVID-19 Vaccine Fast Facts

COVID-19 Vaccine Fast Facts

Mar 5, 2021 | COVID 19

In late December, the world experienced a breakthrough in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States and in other countries, vaccines received emergency approval, allowing them to be distributed. While it’s an exciting moment in addressing COVID-19, there are...
Do I Need the COVID-19 Vaccine if I’ve Already Had COVID-19?

Do I Need the COVID-19 Vaccine if I’ve Already Had COVID-19?

Mar 5, 2021 | COVID 19

It’s a logical question. If you’ve already been sick with COVID-19—or even if you’ve been diagnosed with an asymptomatic case—should you get the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available? You’ve probably heard that when you have a virus, such as the novel coronavirus that...
COVID & Pregnancy

COVID & Pregnancy

Feb 1, 2021 | COVID 19, Parenting, Women's Health

Expecting and worried about COVID-19? You’re not alone.  Speculation about COVID-19 and its potential impact on pregnancy surfaced soon after initial reports of the pandemic began to rise in early 2020. Almost in tandem came online and social media posts outlining the...
6 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

6 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

Jan 28, 2021 | COVID 19

Our best hope of stopping the COVID-19 pandemic is to vaccinate as many people as we possibly can. The vaccines are vital for anyone of advanced age or with medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity because they’re at greater risk for severe...
COVID-19 causes rare, serious illness in kids

COVID-19 causes rare, serious illness in kids

Jan 6, 2021 | Children's Health

The novel coronavirus sickens far more adults than children, but that doesn’t mean kids aren’t vulnerable. In fact, a rare but severe condition is showing up in a small number of children, including some in Louisiana. COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus,...