There is a new vaccine against Covid 19 that is very effective against the virus. On face value it may not seem as effective as the other two vaccines, but that’s not the whole story. Remember, in a good year,…
To say that this has been a stressful year is a gross understatement. It has been challenging to keep patients well while taking care of those who are sick. Keeping my staff protected and having a safe practice setting has…
Bottom line:Â The risk is less with the Moderna vaccine than with Pfizer. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you’re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee…
Some of you are familiar with the expression “The University of Texas stops for no storm” – the Chairman of the Board of Regents’ telegraphed response to a suggestion that UTMB close after the 1900 hurricane. “We Stop for No Storm”…
I keep a list of the benefits of Covid 19. So far, I only have two. The first is the widespread adoption of telemedicine. This helps to keep physicians and patients connected without them having to be in the same…
This week’s New England Journal of Medicine has several articles on monoclonal antibodies, synthetic antibodies against Covid 19, that show their efficacy in the treatment of early to moderate disease. The problem is, we have them and they are not…
I frequently repost Dr. Paul Sax’s blog. He is a noted infectious disease expert. This one was sent to me by Dr. Wallace. This is the best Frequently Asked Question’s I have seen on the Covid-19 vaccines. It’s geared toward…
As promised, the state continues to allocate vaccine to large providers. Here’s who is receiving it in Bexar County this week. Sorry for the quality of the photo, but the University Health System and the City of San Antonio received…
I had an 86 year old patient show up at Wonderland Mall yesterday at 6:30 PM and get vaccinated for Covid 19. She did NOT have an appointment. At the end of the day, literally, they are not going to…
Here is some advice from the CDC about mask wearing after Covid 19 vaccination followed by an article from the New York Times on a more effective way to wear masks. DO I NEED TO WEAR A MASK AND AVOID…
