By: Joseph Mechak, MD The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is nearing Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the 5 to 11 year old age group. On October 26th, the EUA passed the first of several check-points but still has a few hurdles to go. We wanted to provide some information on what has happened so far
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How do the COVID-19 vaccines work The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are both mRNA vaccines. This is a new type of vaccine that has not been used before. mRNA is the genetic material of the coronavirus. A small piece of the coronavirus mRNA that codes for its harmless ‘spike protein’ is injected. Our cells take-up
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The FDA and CDC approved the COVID-19 vaccine for all children 6 months to 5 years of age. Now, all children 6 months and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. While this is a very exciting day, we also understand that there are many questions about the vaccine and whether your child should get
Read moreBy: Dr. Joey Mechak As we anticipated, the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly. Over the weekend, more information has emerged from Europe about their experiences with COVID-19. This information has emphasized and reaffirmed the importance of social distancing. These data have led United States health officials to tighten the recommendations on social distancing and
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