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Are You Taking The COVID-19 Vaccine?

There is also the question of the effectiveness and safety in those people with chronic medical conditions. Is there data on how it works in those populations and communities?Almost 60 percent of American adults have at least one chronic medical condition. 40 percent of U.S. adults are obese; one of the most common underlying conditions that increases one’s risk for severe illness. The more underlying medical conditions people have, the higher their risk. What percentage of the study population reflected people with pre-existing chronic conditions?

Will The Black Community Get Shut Out From COVID Vaccination?

While the CDC said there should be enough doses for as many as 20 million people to receive vaccination by the end of December, health officials expect a much larger supply in the coming months. Still, with a justified distrust of unproven vaccines, and a perceived limited participation by African Americans in clinical the trials that lead to the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, many question whether African Americans will accept vaccination.

Family To Spend Thanksgiving Isolating From One Another After Son’s Positive COVID Test

According to Jones, he recently allowed his son to participate in team practices as things, as it related to the spread of COVID-19 in the area, appeared to be getting better. Although the threat was still real, Jones could see the anxiety of his son wanting to return to the football field and practice with his teammates as scholarships offers started coming through the door.

New Study Suggests COVID Patients More Susceptible To Mental Illness

Researchers at Oxford University in Great Britain noted that first-time diagnosis of anxiety, depression, and insomnia increased two-fold in patients after they’ve recovered from COVID. Further, they discovered that COVID survivors also found significantly higher risks of dementia.

Prescription Drug Prices Hit Communities Of Color The Hardest

"Because there's no control over pricing in the United States, they can basically charge what they want to; whereas in other countries, the government decides."

What’s Behind President Trump’s COVID-19 Treatments? What Does It Mean For Us?

Since testing positive for coronavirus, President Trump has been receiving a number of different drugs - a steroid, an antiviral medication and an experimental drug cocktail. Despite his implications that he is alright and his overture to the public to not fear the coronavirus, it is critical for us all to remember that this virus is not going away any time soon; that his doctors have said he’s “not out of the woods yet”; and experimental drugs aren’t readily available to everyone.

Cities Declare Racism A Health Crisis, But Some Doubt Impact

Christy DeGallerie noticed a startling trend in her online group for coronavirus survivors: White patients got medications she'd never heard of, were offered X-rays and their doctors listened to their concerns.

Diabetes Drug Recalled Because It Contains High Levels Of Cancer-Causing Agent

An Indian pharmaceutical company is recalling some metformin tablets because they may contain higher-than-normal levels of a carcinogen.

King County Opens New COVID-19 Testing Sites In Tukwila And Federal Way

King County will open two new free COVID-19 Testing in Tukwila and Federal Way as they continue to expand testing to help close gaps in South King County.

Public Health investigating COVID-19 Outbreak Associated With Salish Lodge & Spa

Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 associated with the Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie.

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