Tag: COVID-19
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Understanding COVID-19 During Pregnancy
Read more If you’re expecting, it’s natural to feel anxious about COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know about the virus and its implications for pregnancy. How Does COVID-19 Spread During Pregnancy? Like other coronaviruses, COVID-19 is transmitted through respiratory droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also spread by touching…
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A 2023 Tripledemic? Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Healthy This Flu, COVID & RSV Season
Read more As the chilly months approach, parents are bracing for another round of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV. After two years of the pandemic, last winter saw an unprecedented spike in respiratory infections, leading to an overwhelming number of hospitalizations for kids. Pediatrician Emma Collins from Seattle notes, “The last season was…
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COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Essential Information for Expecting Mothers
Read more The risk of contracting COVID-19 for pregnant women is relatively low. However, as women in this condition undergo various immune and physiological changes that may heighten their vulnerability to respiratory infections, including COVID-19, it’s crucial for them to take preventive measures against this virus, the flu, and other illnesses. What Are the Symptoms…