Rain
The rain was welcome, there is nothing like it. I hope we get more of it. But after the rain come mosquitoes. It is the time of year that I put out mosquito traps outside. They are available at Sunset…
Mask Update
First of all, masks are still recommended in clinical settings such as hospitals and doctor’s offices. I will continue to wear an N95 mask on airlines. If I upgrade to first class and am sitting next to my wife, I…
Omicron BA2 Update
24 states report a rise in Covid 19 cases. It looks inevitable that eventually Texas will as well. Here is an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal that covers what numbers to watch and how to be prepared. Following…
Do I Need a Fourth Shot?
Pfizer has applied for emergency use authorization for a fourth dose for adults of it’s Covid 19 vaccine. Just because they are applying for it doesn’t mean that you have to run out and get one. Independent experts need to…
CDC Updates Masking Guidelines
Masks remain unpopular in some areas and locally, it seems like few people are wearing them. Local numbers are declining , but the CDC still considers us in the HIGH LEVEL due to the hospital data. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Texas&data-type=Risk&list_select_county=48029 Here is an article…
Omicron Variant Update
First, some news about the outpatient treatment of Covid 19 with Remdesivir followed by some new guidelines on the timing of the second dose of Covid 19 vaccines. Following that is an article from today’s WSJ on BA2, the new…
Covid 19 Vaccines and Fertility
From the graph above, it appears that Covid 19 infections have peaked. It remains to be seen how quickly they will drop and what the daily rate will become. One of the most nefarious internet myths about Covid 19 vaccines…
Variants vs. Vaccines
As the pandemic rages on and there is no sign that it is peaking locally, here is an interesting article on what the future holds from the Wall Street Journal. The Covid Race to Watch: Vaccines vs. Variants Omicron…
Upgrading Your Mask 2
The most effective masks for preventing Covid 19 are the N95 masks. As you may have read, they may be hard to find and there are reports of counterfeiting. I saw this guide from the New York Times that had…