Patients have been asking about the RSV vaccine. Respiratory Syncytial Virus can cause severe respiratory disease in adults and has been becoming more prevalent recently. An increase in cases is expected this Fall, so the CDC recommends immunization for high risk individuals over age 60, every adult over 75 years, and all immunocompromised individuals. The […]
RSV, VaccineFor those of you interested in ME/CFS and Long Covid advocacy, we have an active #ME Action group here in North Carolina. You can join the group regardless of your location. They meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1 PM over Zoom. The next meeting is in 1 week on 6/13. You can […]
After 50 years of medical practice and over 35 years specializing in chronic fatigue, Dr. Lapp will be retiring from the practice of medicine on March 7, 2024. He plans to “sleep late, eat well, spend more time with family, and enjoy water-related activities like boating, swimming, and fishing.” He says, “I will miss seeing […]
Dr. Lenny Jason and Dr. Lapp have just edited and published a new book entitled, “Understanding the Behavioral and Medical Impact of Long Covid.” The book is subtitled, “An Empirical Guide to Assessment and Treatment of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS CoV-2 Infection.” This 300 page tome includes an overview of Long Covid, diagnosing the condition, […]
Last week the International Association for CFS/ME held a virtual four day clinical and research conference from which several novel therapies have emerged for ME/CFS and Long Covid. A special presentation by Dr. David Systrom (Harvard’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital) described Invasive CardioPulmonary Exercise Testing, which involves placing catheters in the patient’s arteries and heart […]
My friend Lorrie Rivers has brought together over 35 of the world’s leading holistic experts on post viral syndromes in the areas of physical and emotional healing for The Long Covid and ME/CFS Holistic Healing Summit. Along with cutting-edge interviews, there will be inspirational recovery stories, in-depth case studies, and even daily meditation and yoga […]
Q: Many of you have been asking if you should take a second booster vaccination for Covid. A: My response has been to wait until a booster is available that is more active against the new variants we are seeing. The current vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna are only partially effective against these new variants. […]
booster vaccination, COVID, COVID vaccine immunizationQ: I just contracted Covid. What treatments are available for me? A: Since my last post on treating Covid at home, there has been a “game changer”! The FDA has authorized several medications for management of acute mild-to-moderate Covid. These new medications can reduce the severity and duration of a Covid infection. The first was […]
Q: I just found out today I was Covid positive. What should I do!? A: Personal management of suspected COVID depends a lot on your symptoms. If there are no symptoms, then isolation / quarantine is the only concern. If you have chest pain, severe cough, shortness of breath or any evidence of blood clotting, then the […]
Q: Many of you have contacted us to ask if a COVID booster shot is recommended for PWCs. A: The best antibody protection is conferred to those who have already contracted COVID, but immunization with the currently available vaccines has provided protection in about 90% of cases. Those vaccines, however, are only about 60-70% effective against […]
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