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Do I need a 4th dose of the COVID vaccine? Are variants before omicron still spreading?
Read full article: Do I need a 4th dose of the COVID vaccine? Are variants before omicron still spreading?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Do masks still help if you have a beard? How long is the COVID booster shot effective?
Read full article: Do masks still help if you have a beard? How long is the COVID booster shot effective?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Will the booster vaccine make me test positive for COVID? When can you get vaccinated after receiving monoclonal antibodies?
Read full article: Will the booster vaccine make me test positive for COVID? When can you get vaccinated after receiving monoclonal antibodies?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Should you swab your throat and nose for a more accurate COVID test result? How helpful is a HEPA filter?
Read full article: Should you swab your throat and nose for a more accurate COVID test result? How helpful is a HEPA filter?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Can you get tested to determine resistance to COVID? Can you get 2 variants at once?
Read full article: Can you get tested to determine resistance to COVID? Can you get 2 variants at once?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Should you get a booster shot if you had a COVID breakthrough case? Will home tests detect variants?
Read full article: Should you get a booster shot if you had a COVID breakthrough case? Will home tests detect variants?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Can you get COVID twice? Can vaccinated person get booster dose if there are people infected at home?
Read full article: Can you get COVID twice? Can vaccinated person get booster dose if there are people infected at home?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Should I get a COVID booster now or wait? How does getting vaccinated protect others?
Read full article: Should I get a COVID booster now or wait? How does getting vaccinated protect others?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Can an infected deer transmit COVID to humans? Should people get tested before Thanksgiving gatherings?
Read full article: Can an infected deer transmit COVID to humans? Should people get tested before Thanksgiving gatherings?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Can I get the COVID booster dose if I am pregnant? Who is considered immunocompromised?
Read full article: Can I get the COVID booster dose if I am pregnant? Who is considered immunocompromised?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Have the number of COVID cases in children increased since schools opened? Does Michigan still report flu deaths?
Read full article: Have the number of COVID cases in children increased since schools opened? Does Michigan still report flu deaths?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.
Can you donate blood if you have been vaccinated against COVID? Is there another test for delta variant?
Read full article: Can you donate blood if you have been vaccinated against COVID? Is there another test for delta variant?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
Should my grandson on the autism spectrum get vaccinated? How many vaccinated people are catching the delta variant?
Read full article: Should my grandson on the autism spectrum get vaccinated? How many vaccinated people are catching the delta variant?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.
Is it safe for my teen son to be vaccinated? How common are breakthrough cases?
Read full article: Is it safe for my teen son to be vaccinated? How common are breakthrough cases?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.
Can you get the COVID vaccine if you have asthma? Should a healthy 15-year-old get the vaccine?
Read full article: Can you get the COVID vaccine if you have asthma? Should a healthy 15-year-old get the vaccine?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
What’s a ‘breakthrough’ COVID case? Can I get a different vaccine if I received a Johnson and Johnson dose?
Read full article: What’s a ‘breakthrough’ COVID case? Can I get a different vaccine if I received a Johnson and Johnson dose?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.
Can a vaccinated person receive monoclonal antibodies? Is it safe to attend a wedding?
Read full article: Can a vaccinated person receive monoclonal antibodies? Is it safe to attend a wedding?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.
Can you get the COVID vaccine if you have MS? Or if you don’t have a spleen?
Read full article: Can you get the COVID vaccine if you have MS? Or if you don’t have a spleen?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.
What should you do if you’re immunocompromised? Will we need COVID booster shots?
Read full article: What should you do if you’re immunocompromised? Will we need COVID booster shots?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.
Is there a nasal spray vaccine? Can ivermectin be used as a treatment or preventative for COVID?
Read full article: Is there a nasal spray vaccine? Can ivermectin be used as a treatment or preventative for COVID?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.
Does Michigan have an app to validate vaccination? What is a ‘review of vital records?’
Read full article: Does Michigan have an app to validate vaccination? What is a ‘review of vital records?’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.
COVID vaccines do not contain carcinogens -- and answers to more viewer questions
Read full article: COVID vaccines do not contain carcinogens -- and answers to more viewer questionsSince 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.
Can I test for antibodies after receiving the COVID vaccine? Are antibodies passed to infants through breast milk?
Read full article: Can I test for antibodies after receiving the COVID vaccine? Are antibodies passed to infants through breast milk?Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts.
What happens if you test positive between doses? Do you need both doses if you had COVID?
Read full article: What happens if you test positive between doses? Do you need both doses if you had COVID?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.
Can I take my allergy medicine after getting vaccinated? Which pediatric ages are most impacted by COVID?
Read full article: Can I take my allergy medicine after getting vaccinated? Which pediatric ages are most impacted by COVID?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.
What should I do if I get COVID between vaccine doses? Is it safe to go to physical therapy?
Read full article: What should I do if I get COVID between vaccine doses? Is it safe to go to physical therapy?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 vaccine needle so long? Is the rise in COVID cases connected to the rise in vaccinations?
Read full article: Why is the vaccine needle so long? Is the rise in COVID cases connected to the rise in vaccinations?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.
Do I have to test negative for COVID before I get vaccinated? Will I need a booster vaccine?
Read full article: Do I have to test negative for COVID before I get vaccinated? Will I need a booster vaccine?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.
Do you have to get second Pfizer dose 3 weeks from first shot? What happens if you get COVID between doses?
Read full article: Do you have to get second Pfizer dose 3 weeks from first shot? What happens if you get COVID between doses?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.
What is ‘Moderna arm?’ Can I take antibiotics and get the COVID vaccine?
Read full article: What is ‘Moderna arm?’ Can I take antibiotics and get the COVID vaccine?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?
How long does immunity last after you get the COVID vaccine? Do I need a third dose?
Read full article: How long does immunity last after you get the COVID vaccine? Do I need a third 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.
I received a bill for the vaccine, is that a mistake? Can I still catch COVID after being vaccinated?
Read full article: I received a bill for the vaccine, is that a mistake? Can I still catch COVID after being vaccinated?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.
Is the COVID vaccine free? Can I choose which vaccine I get?
Read full article: Is the COVID vaccine free? Can I choose which vaccine I get?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.
Answering your COVID questions: How long can you wait for your second vaccine dose?
Read full article: Answering your COVID questions: How long can you wait for your second vaccine dose?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.
First case of COVID variant detected in Michigan: What to know
Read full article: First case of COVID variant detected in Michigan: What to knowThe first case of a COVID-19 variant believed to be more contagious was detected in Michigan over the weekend. Two additional positive COVID cases have been identified among close contacts with the Washtenaw County woman, but it is unclear if those two individuals are also infected with the virus variant. What do we know about COVID variant B.1.1.7.? The B.1.1.7 variant is estimated to have emerged in September 2020 and has quickly become the dominant circulating SARS-CoV-2 variant in England, the CDC says. Earlier this month, research suggested Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against the B.1.1.7 variant, specifically.