Immune blog

Immune blog

The Viral Triple Threat – What You Need to Know (Fall, 2023)

The Viral Triple Threat – What You Need to Know (Fall, 2023)

It’s time to think about your fall flu shot – but don’t stop there. The “Triple Threat” we’ve heard about has to do with the flu season beginning, the upswing in COVID cases and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) cases rising. Thankfully, we now have available vaccines for all three.

How the Immune System Works to Respond to a Vaccine (Summer, 2023)

How the Immune System Works to Respond to a Vaccine (Summer, 2023)

To understand how vaccines work, we need to have a short and, hopefully, simplistic examination of the immune system. The medical world’s understanding of this very complex system is incomplete and continues to evolve. We will look at this amazing phenomenon in two parts.

Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should I Get?

Which COVID-19 Vaccine Should I Get?

The SARS CoV-2 virus (commonly called COVID-19) is a coronavirus that is sphere-shaped, contains only ribonucleic acid (RNA) and is covered by spikes that resemble a “corona” (Spanish for crown).

Government COVID-19 resources for older adults

Government COVID-19 resources for older adults

COVID-19 is a novel disease requiring rapid responses and lifestyle changes on multiple fronts. Learn about government information and resources for the public below. Visit your state health department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and...

The Best and Worst Methods For Treating Symptoms Of The Common Cold

The Best and Worst Methods For Treating Symptoms Of The Common Cold

Whether you’re a parent with school aged children, or work in a busy environment, where you generally have contact with lots of people, chances are you’ve picked up a cold or two along the way. You have an even better chance of catching a virus than you do a bacterial...