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Key Takeaways News footage these last few weeks has focused on healthcare workers getting the COVID-19 shot in the arm of their choice. But just who is doing the vaccinating? Even before COVID-19, states determined which healthcare professionals could give vaccinations. Some allowed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and others did not. “But with COVID, it’s all hands on deck for vaccination,”Claire Hannan, MPH, the executive director of the Association of Immunization Managers, tells Verywell....

Key TakeawaysMany types of physicians are now prescribing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, but that doesn’t mean they’re all suitable providers.A provider who specializes in obesity medicine is ideal, but any internal medicine provider you can establish a trusted relationship with could be a good option for weight management.Your provider should monitor your overall health to make sure the drugs are working safely and effectively and suggest lifestyle adjustments in tandem....

Key TakeawaysPaxlovid is an antiviral medication that can help shorten the course of illness with COVID-19 and prevent serious complications.There are defined parameters for who is eligible for the medication, and it shouldn’t be used to treat severe COVID.Experts recommend calling your doctor if you’re unsure if you qualify. Key Takeaways Paxlovid is an antiviral medication that can help shorten the course of illness with COVID-19 and prevent serious complications.There are defined parameters for who is eligible for the medication, and it shouldn’t be used to treat severe COVID....

Key TakeawaysIf you’re planning a trip this summer, you’ll want to choose your travel companions carefully to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.Get vaccinated before you go, and only travel with other members of your household or people who have also been fully vaccinated.Make sure everyone in your group agrees on COVID safety precautions before you go.Summer is just around the corner. If you’re already planning a “post-COVID vaccine” vacation, knowing who to travel with will be just as important as choosing a destination....

Key TakeawaysThe World Health Organization declared mpox to be a global health threat for the second time in three years.A surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a growing number of African countries raised concern about the potential for a larger outbreak.A new, deadlier viral strain is responsible for many of those cases. So far, there are no known cases of that viral strain in the U....

Key TakeawaysResearch shows that females may have a stronger reaction to the flu shot than males do, as well as have more side effects.Sex differences in immune function are likely a factor, as is behavior; females are more likely to seek medical attention for symptoms than men.Experts said the difference is not significant enough to be worrisome, and that everyone should get the flu shot if they’re able to.Women rolling up their sleeves to get theirannual flu shotmight have a stronger reaction to the jab than men do, according to a new study....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhere It OccursCausesSymptomsTreatmentSuccess of TreatmentTreatment Side EffectsSelf-CareVoice RestorationRecurrenceSupport Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Where It Occurs Causes Symptoms Treatment Success of Treatment Treatment Side Effects Self-Care Voice Restoration Recurrence Support Laryngeal cancer, also known as voice box cancer, is a type ofhead and neck cancerthat affects yourlarynx(voice box.) It occurs whenmalignant(cancerous) cells develop in the tissue of your larynx. Your larynx contains yourglottis(vocal cords) that allow you to speak and make sounds with your voice....

Key TakeawaysThe WHO released new abortion guidelines recommending telemedicine for medication abortions.Some abortion care providers said this new guidance reiterates that all approved abortion methods are safe and effective.But many U.S. states have banned telemedicine appointments for abortion care or prohibited all forms of abortion. Some patients would have to travel to another state for an appointment. Key Takeaways The WHO released new abortion guidelines recommending telemedicine for medication abortions.Some abortion care providers said this new guidance reiterates that all approved abortion methods are safe and effective....

Key TakeawaysAmazon has launched a direct-to-consumer (DTC) telehealth service called Amazon Clinic for the treatment of over 20 common health conditions.The services will offer users 24/7 access to providers who can create treatment plans and refill prescription medications.While DTC services are convenient, experts warn that they are not a substitute for having a primary care provider (PCP). Key Takeaways Amazon has launched a direct-to-consumer (DTC) telehealth service called Amazon Clinic for the treatment of over 20 common health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMyths and MisconceptionsChildren at RiskImmune Deficiency RisksAllergy Risks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Myths and Misconceptions Children at Risk Immune Deficiency Risks Allergy Risks Immunization protects you and your child from vaccine-preventable diseases as well as everyone around you. This is becauseherd immunitydictates that if most people are immune to a disease, the risk of community transmission is diminished in addition to the incidence of disease and illness....

Key Takeaways The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a booster dose for everyone 5 years and older who completed their initial COVID-19 vaccine series.All three vaccines—Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson—have been authorized for boosters as of November 2021. A third dose of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) has also been authorized forimmunocompromised peoplewho meet specific criteria. Additional booster doses are now recommended for certain immunocompromised individuals and all adults 50 and over....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScreeningWho Should Get a Bone Density Test?What to Expect?SummaryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Screening Who Should Get a Bone Density Test? What to Expect? Summary Frequently Asked Questions Anosteoporosisscreening involves a review of risk factors andbone density testing. Bone mass naturally declines with age; however, osteoporosis is a severe loss of bone mass with a high risk of bone fractures....

Key TakeawaysAn advisory panel for the World Health Organization recommends a single dose of the HPV vaccine for girls between the ages of 9 and 20.The two-dose series is still recommended for women aged 21 to 26.Experts say the recommendation can help increase vaccination rates and lower the risk of developing certain forms of cancer. Key Takeaways An advisory panel for the World Health Organization recommends a single dose of the HPV vaccine for girls between the ages of 9 and 20....