Across the country, Black communities have disproportionately been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccination offers an opportunity to protect these communities, many Black Americans say they are hesitant to receive the vaccine. “Unfortunately, Black Americans have valid reasons to…
COVID-19 vaccination protects you from getting sick from the virus that causes COVID-19. Like other vaccines, you may experience some side effects after vaccination—these are normal signs that your body is building protection. In some cases, side effects may impact…
What percentage of the population needs the COVID-19 vaccine to end the pandemic? It is a common question, but scientists do not know yet exactly how many people will need to receive the COVID-19 vaccination to end the pandemic. However,…
Memorial Health System offers monoclonal antibody treatment to help patients who have mild-to-moderate COVID-19. “This therapy is ideal for anyone with mild or moderate COVID-19 symptoms. It is beneficial for individuals who are high-risk secondary to a medical condition such…
Now there is a way for those who have been infected with and survived COVID-19 to help others who are hospitalized and fighting for their lives. The Central Illinois Community Blood Center coordinates plasma donations and offers a self-referral for…
When developing a vaccine, researchers need to ensure it’s both safe and efficacious—in other words, that it works. “Although there are several different types of COVID-19 vaccines in development around the world, the process for testing the safety and efficacy…
Taking time for you looks a little different right now. Finding alone time in your own household is challenging as children and college students learn remotely and you work virtually. Gym time is restricted or even closed. Same for massages…
There may be snow. There will certainly be lights, cookies, decorations and gifts. But due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there should not be dinners, parties or large or even small gatherings during Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s. People…
Whether you are at work, at home, or working from home, you continue to experience many changes in your routine that cause stress. Strong emotions have sucker-punched most of us this year as people struggle with grief, anger, disappointment and…
Who says you can’t unwrap the latest gift of socks or underwear from Aunt Betty in full view of her and your snickering cousins or siblings? With the latest technology, you can even decorate cookies or share hot chocolate online…