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: 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 […]
COVID, COVID vaccine immunizationAt least 10% of persons who contract COVID-19 suffer with prolonged symptoms. Such individuals have been called “Long Haulers.” Their symptoms are very similar to those of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Since it is widely believed that early treatment is beneficial in ME/CFS, we are encouraging such post-COVID Long Haulers to seek care early with […]
Ampligen, COVID, Long Haulers, ME/CFS, rintatolimodQ: One of my doctors is suggesting that I take hydroxychloroquine to possibly reduce the progression or severity of COVID-19 if I contact it. Is it safe? A: Preventative hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is neither FDA-approved nor endorsed by any authority that I am aware of. In fact, in a recent article in the New England Journal […]
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