Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

DETROIT – Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.

Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge answers your COVID-19 variant questions.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. He’s been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more.

Why is the second vaccine more prone to cause a reaction than the first shot? The second dose of the vaccine is actually exactly the same as the first. But in terms of a two dose vaccine, that translates to more potential side effects the second time around. The third day another red, swollen spot and the second day’s small spots grew larger and blended into one. What is causing this, what do I do about it, and do I get the second dose?

As a heavy man should I get a third dose to ensure I have an adequate amount of vaccine in my blood? Why is the second vaccine more prone to cause a reaction than the first shot? The second dose of the vaccine is the same as the first. The reason more people react to the second shot is that their immune system was primed by the first dose. The CDC said the second shot can be given as long as six weeks from the first, although that’s not ideal.

READ: More answers to questions about coronavirusWhat’s going on with the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and all of the issues it has experienced? It does seem like the AstraZeneca vaccine has had a lot of bad press compared to any of the other vaccines. The issues we’ve seen with the AstraZeneca vaccine are getting more attention than normal because we’re in a pandemic and people are interested. AdIs it possible that the vaccine might help people experiencing COVID long-haul symptoms? We also need a more careful study of the vaccine in people with long-haul symptoms.

READ: More answers to questions about coronavirusI know we are not supposed to take any pain reliever before getting the vaccine. But if you’re really concerned, stopping a pain reliever 8 hours before your shot would be sufficient. Is it possible to get the second vaccine a few days earlier than it is scheduled? There isn’t any reason not to get the vaccine before surgery. None of the three vaccines are incubated in eggs or contain eggs.

READ: More answers to questions about coronavirusMy husband and I were vaccinated and we received a bill afterward -- is that a mistake? There have been cases of people being inadvertently billed after they received the vaccine, but those errors were identified and corrected. If you receive a bill for the vaccine administration, you should call and point out the error right away. None of the vaccines are perfect and it is possible to become infected after being vaccinated, but it is unlikely. If you are fully vaccinated, the CDC believes it’s reasonably safe to hug a healthy unvaccinated person.

READ: More answers to questions about coronavirusI see CDC recommends no painkillers or antihistamines before taking COVID vaccines. It is recommended that people separate the COVID vaccine from any other vaccine by 14 days. AdA friend of mine made an appointment for the COVID vaccine and she was told that she would be charged a copay. I specifically want the one shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is planning to start a separate clinic at the Northwest Activities Center that will offer only the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

READ: Can you get the COVID vaccine if you’re on blood thinners? Getting the vaccine will not make you test positive for COVID-19 on a rapid test or a PCR test. All twelve patients went on to get the second shot and half had another similar delayed reaction. Do we need to take a COVID vaccine every year? AdIf I get one of the COVID vaccines now will I be able to get a different vaccine a year from now?

READ: More answers to COVID-19 questions”Can the vaccine help with the lingering side effects of having the virus?”Unfortunately, the answer is no. During that time, there were 518 serious events who received the vaccine who were not long term care facility residents. Of those 518 people, there were 35 deaths -- 16 after the Pfizer vaccine and 19 after the Moderna vaccine. If someone is fully vaccinated, the odds of being infected or asymptomatically spreading the virus is dramatically reduced. MORE: Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)?

People still have a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. READ: More answers to COVID-19 questionsSince the vaccines started to roll out, thousands of viewers have sent in questions about the shots specifically. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidelines as it learns more about the new vaccines and new strains. One thing we do know is that the vaccines are preventing people from dying or becoming severely ill with COVID-19 and that definitely makes it worthwhile. MORE: Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Questions have ranged from the impact of antibiotics to whether or not you need to delay a mammogram. AdIs it OK to get the vaccine if I’m on an antibiotic or do I need to wait? I just had my second COVID vaccination. Gloves aren’t required when administering a vaccine. As long as the medical person doesn’t have any open lesions on their hand, gloves aren’t necessary for routine vaccinations.

DETROIT – Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge is working to answer viewer questions regarding the coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccines. After you’re vaccinated, because the vaccines have a 95 percent efficacy, your chances of developing symptomatic COVID-19 from exposure are small. How long after my second COVID-19 vaccination dose should I wait to get the second shingles vaccination? AdYou should not receive any other vaccines for 14 days either before or after you receive the COVID vaccine. Would the COVID vaccine be like a flu shot needed every year?

You should get the vaccine as close to 21 days after for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days for the Moderna. Researchers label a virus a variant when a number of these errors, or mutations, accumulate and change something important about the virus. The U.K. or South African variants have a large number of mutations and most likely developed in a single individual who was infected for a long time. Is it safe for me to have the COVID vaccine? Health officials keep stating that the ‘studies done to support the Emergency Use Authorization of the COVID vaccine’ resulted in this outcome or that.

If you do not have any reaction to the second dose, is the vaccine still effective? Regardless of whether you have a reaction to your first or second dose it’s equally effective. READ: COVID-19 response team pushes to increase tracking of variants in US, discusses vaccinating seniorsAdWhat is the data on the seasonal flu? The seasonal flu vaccine is developed based on strains that have recently circulated in other parts of the world. I know someone that when she got her second vaccine shot, was sick for four days with flu-like symptoms.

DETROIT – Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge is working to answer as many questions about the coronavirus and the COVID-19 vaccine as he can. Ideally, you should receive the second shot within four days of the date that it’s due. That said, the CDC guidance is that you should simply get the second shot as soon as possible. How long should I wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine? The recommendation is to wait at least 14 days between any other vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine.

DETROIT – Brain fog is one of the many potential complications of COVID-19. A new study is underway to find out why -- and how -- the coronavirus can impact survivors' cognitive abilities. The brain fog is being documented, but the changes aren’t usually visible on brain scans. Natalia’s mother and brother did not experience any brain fog. A different study, by UCLA, has suggested that lingering brain fog in some survivors may be a type of PTSD.

DETROIT – The National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci claim they have concluded that President Donald Trump is no longer infectious. The debate over whether Trump was still infectious or not is an issue that a lot of people are facing as survivors return to work, school and other aspects of life. Trump’s physician reported that the president developed symptoms Oct. 1 and was tested shortly after. If someone has a mild case of COVID-19, when it is safe for them to be around other people? Why aren’t survivors required to test negative before returning to work or school?

The study found that 31 percent of people in the region wore glasses regularly, but only 6 percent of those in the hospital needed to wear glasses every day. If wearing glasses was not related to being hospitalized for COVID-19, you’d expect to find 31 percent of the patients to be people who wore glasses, but the researchers found only 6 percent of the patients wore glasses more than 8 hours a day -- far fewer than expected. Incidentally, none of the patients wore contact lenses or had refractive surgery. The study was purely observational and doesn’t state wearing glasses decreases the chance of being hospitalized with COVID-19, but it’s plausible glasses could be protective in decreasing the amount of virus a person is exposed to. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

What’s a realistic timeline for a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to be available to the public? How long will it really take to get back to “normal life”? Research is progressing well on several of the COVID-19 vaccine candidates, but Dr. Anthony Fauci wants everyone to understand that even under the best-case scenario, getting back to normal won’t happen overnight. “When we get a vaccine, let’s say, available at the end of the year, there will be millions and tens of millions of doses available,” Fauci said. “It’s not going to be turning a switch off and turning a switch on.

Local 4s Dr. Frank McGeorge is answering some of the most common questions from viewers about summer travel. Is it safe to plan a summer vacation? First and foremost, is it safe to plan a summer vacation? Its safe to plan a summer vacation, but there are a couple of important things to consider, McGeorge said. Ive never considered hotels clean, so I wouldnt say theyre any less safe, McGeorge said.

Many are looking for ways to maximize their mask benefit and since the surface of copper is a known antimicrobial, can a copper-infused mask help? Thats where the idea that using copper fibers or infusing fabric with copper could improve a mask wearers protection. What about the things that get trapped in or on the mask -- could copper help there? Theres some fun science behind the idea of using a copper in a mask, but no evidence suggests it would be safer. Additionally, the primary purpose of a mask is to prevent the user from spreading their own germs, and a copper mask wont change that.

DETROIT Almost everyone in Michigan has worn a mask during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but is there any truth to recent social media posts claiming people are getting sick due to wearing masks for an extended period of time? Social media claimsBut a post making the rounds on social media is claiming its dangerous to wear a mask. Dr. McGeorge put that claim to the test with the Trust Index. Gasses such as oxygen and carbon dioxide freely pass in and out of the masks, making any significant buildup of exhaled carbon dioxide impossible, Dr. McGeorge said. It does take a little while to get used to wearing a mask, but its not harmful.

Right now, we’re talking about swab testing the back of the nose to find virus particles that are being shed by someone with an active infection. Blood testing for antibodies -- which provides evidence of a prior infection -- isn’t ready for widespread use, but swab testing also has challenges. The first thing you need is a swab, but for the test to work, the swabs have to be specially made. An issue many people have identified is that the swab tests can only tell if a person is shedding virus at the time it’s done. It is only sampling a single point in time, which is also why -- even with widespread testing -- the use of masks, hand washing, and social distancing will not go away.

Many people have wondered if those asymptomatic carriers would test positive for the virus. If an asymptomatic person is shedding the virus, which means they could be infecting others, they would test positive for COVID-19. They will eventually stop spreading the virus, but when that happens or if asymptomatic people can recover and become immune is not known. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

Can wearing contacts increase your chances of catching COVID-19? Experts believe wearing contact could increase your risk of exposure to coronavirus. MORE: Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)? How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

Can wearing contacts increase your chances of catching COVID-19? Published: April 3, 2020, 6:14 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.

Can coronavirus spread by getting into your eyes? Will a shot of vodka or whiskey prevent COVID-19? There is no gargle, beverage or rinse that will prevent you from getting infected once it’s invaded the mucosa of your respiratory tract. MORE: Questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)? Prevention & TreatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Is antibacterial soap necessary? Is intimacy safe for couples? Published: April 1, 2020, 5:24 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.

Coronavirus questions: Should I still take my trip? Published: March 11, 2020, 5:45 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.

Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. McGeorge is discussing them because acknowledging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. Severe diseasesViewers from Farmington, Royal Oak and South Lyon want to know if they are at risk of developing a series disease from coronavirus. Many people have also asked if having a certain medical condition increases the risk of death from coronavirus. The risk of death for patients with cardiovascular disease who develop coronavirus is 10.5 percent.

Can coronavirus cause patients to develop severe diseases? Does asthma increase that risk? Published: March 10, 2020, 5:49 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.

DETROIT – There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers. Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. Handling moneyConcerns over coronavirus have created intense swings in financial markets, but can the cash in your wallet, which passes between people, cause a problem? Viewers from Plymouth to Grosse Pointe have asked: Can you get coronavirus from handling money? The answer is we don’t know, but it’s worth thinking about.

Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. McGeorge is discussing them because acknowldging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. Viewers from St. Clair Shores to Livonia have asked whether they should be stocking up on bottled water. For people who don’t drink tap water and only drink bottled water, having a supply of bottled water available in the event that you can’t get to a grocery store is sensible. A good source for updated travel answers is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel information page.

Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. McGeorge is discussing them because acknowldging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. The alpha form is what usually infects pets, and the COVID-19 virus is a beta coronavirus from bats that our pets can’t catch. Another question from viewers in Ann Arbor and Troy is, “Are you immune after you’ve been infected?”The answer is yes. Experts don’t know if immunity would be highly specific or broad enough to protect a person if the virus underwent a slight mutation.

McGeorge is discussing them because acknowldging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. If you’re a healthy person who doesn’t want to get sick, ordinary masks aren’t considered especially helpful. Tight-fitting N-95 masks are used in the hospital, and they can protect you if they’re worn correctly. An article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in September 2019 suggested that N-95 masks aren’t more helpful in terms of preventing influenza. Attention to disinfecting surfaces, especially in commonly touched public areas, will be critical.

Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. McGeorge is discussing them because acknowldging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. Warm weather effectViewers from Van Buren Township and elsewhere have asked Local 4 if it’s true that warmer weather in the spring and summer will naturally stop the spread of coronavirus. A viewer from Garden City asked whether spraying streets and buildings with disinfectant is effective against coronavirus. The truth is experts don’t know that answer, either.

Will warmer weather help stop coronavirus? Is street spraying effective? Published: February 28, 2020, 5:48 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.

DETROIT – There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers. Click here if you want to submit a question about the coronavirus. How long is a person contagious before symptoms? Local 4 received a this question from a viewer: “Is it true that a person with the coronavirus is contagious two weeks before they feel sick?”The answer: potentially. That situation raises the possibility that the virus might be transmissible long before the illness is apparent.

DETROIT – There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers. Dr. Frank McGeorge will continue to work to get the most accurate information available on the outbreak. Local 4 received three questions from Pontiac, Highland Township and Fraser about where or not the flu shot or pneumonia vaccine can prevent a coronavirus infection. A viewer from Macomb Township wanted to know if the claim that COVID-19 sickens people for 10 to 15 days is true. Remember that about a month ago, there were questions about whether the coronavirus could spread from person to person.