Tag: Covid
Nasal Vaccines for COVID, Flu, and More: Needle-Free Protection and Stronger Immunity
Alyson Velasquez shared her fear of needles, which prevented her from getting vaccinated for years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic changed her perspective, and she eventually received the vaccine despite her phobia. Velasquez's experience highlights...
Understanding the XEC COVID Variant: Risks and Precautions
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently reported a slight increase in hospitalizations among COVID patients, with the admission rate at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to 6 October. This marks...
COVID vs. Flu: Dual Virus Detection with At-Home Tests
A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head, and a nasty cough - these symptoms all point to an upper respiratory illness. But which one could it be? Many viruses that cause...
Patients with severe flu or Covid may have elevated levels of key enzyme: Study
Patients who become seriously ill or pass away from common respiratory viruses may have high levels of a crucial enzyme, according to a recent study led by Professor Katherine Kedzierska, a viral immunologist at...