Fear of needles during an immunization or blood draw is not unique to children. Many adults experience a needle phobia as well. For some, the fear can be greater than mild anxiety. But don’t let a fear of needles keep…
If you are experiencing anxiety about returning to normalcy post-COVID and going back in public, you’re not alone. Taking step to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 helped to keep our families and communities safe, and as vaccination rates increase, an…
When you are vaccinated against COVID-19, it helps protect you from getting the illness. However, preliminary evidence suggests that fully vaccinated people who do become infected with the Delta variant can potentially spread the virus to others. “Fully vaccinated” means…
Kelly Cockayne, 33, encourages breastfeeding mothers to make an informed decision when it comes to scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination. The 33-year-old learning consultant with Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation at Memorial Health System gave birth to Leo in early…
The July 4, 2020, weekend was a busy one full of extra shifts for Tanelle Gordon, RN, an acute care nurse for Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital (ALMH). “My throat felt mildly scratchy,” Tanelle recalled. “I didn’t think much of it.…
CDC has placed a pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccination. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0413-JJ-vaccine.html. A third vaccine – developed and manufactured by the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson – is now available to the public along with Pfizer and…
Just because the COVID-19 illness creates antibodies that help your body fight the virus doesn’t mean people who have already been infected should pass on vaccination. Cases of reinfection are being documented around the world, including central Illinois. Chris Einspahr,…
The COVID-19 vaccination should not be a concern for women hoping to become pregnant in the future. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its position on COVID-19 vaccination to say that the group “strongly recommends” that all…
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…