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Join Dr. Jay-Sheree as she shares updates on 'what we know so far' about the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations. This post provides details on the three variants that have been discovered in the UK, Brazil and South Africa. Covid Cases as of March 13, 2021 Variants and Mutations Three known varia

The following is a list of the currently available vaccines, along with the number of doses required, as of March 2021. We will review how vaccines work over the next few weeks. Source: UK Government - Reuters BBC

As many more people begin to take vaccines globally, there are many reactions that are considered normal responses to vaccination.

Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illnesses. They can cause cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, and pink eye (conjunctivitis). You can get an adenovirus infection at any age. People with weakened immune systems or existing respiratory or cardi

In 2011, Morehouse School of Medicine convened a summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to discuss issues related to the health status of people and communities in the Caribbean region. Their article summarizes the recommendations of two workgroup sessions examining the challenges to improving health out

The following information explains how vaccines work to trigger our cells to develop immunity to viruses. They work by using a harmless virus (the vector) to instruct our cells to start building protection and to strengthen our immune system.