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Frequently Asked Questions after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Are there any side effects to the vaccine(s)? Pain, redness, swelling, and/or tenderness at shot area Fatigue Headache Muscle and/or...

Vaccine safety - FAQ

How do we know if the vaccine is safe? It’s important to know that vaccines go through more testing than any other pharmaceuticals. ...

After getting vaccinated - FAQ

What should I do if I experience symptoms after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine? Some people have side effects after being vaccinated (such...

COVID-19 vaccine frequently asked questions

Should someone who is COVID-19-positive receive the vaccine? No. People who are known to have COVID-19 should wait to be vaccinated until...

Trust the Facts. Get the Vax.

The COVID-19 vaccine saves lives. It's the best way to protect yourself, your family, and our community. About the COVID-19 vaccine...

Is Weight Gain Following Smoking Cessation Dangerous?

Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, reviewing Sahle BW et al. JAMA Netw Open 2021 Apr 1 Despite substantial weight gain among quitters, all-cause...

Bariatric Surgery Is Associated with Longer Life Expectancy

Bruce Soloway, MD, reviewing Syn NL et al. Lancet 2021 May 15 In a meta-analysis, obese patients with and without diabetes both benefited...

SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity Is Not Associated with Low Vitamin D Levels

Thomas L. Schwenk, MD, reviewing Li Y et al. JAMA Netw Open 2021 May 3 Risk for infection was not higher with 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels...

Aspirin Dosing in Cardiovascular Disease

Aspirin is recommended in established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease to lower the risk of adverse health outcomes. Yet findings...