Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Q&A
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have received a number of questions about the safety and efficacy of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, so we thought we’d answer them here. Background The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was approved for use in
COVID-19 Variants: What You Need to Know
Late last month, Florida became the third state (after California and Texas) to surpass two million coronavirus cases, representing 9.3% of the state’s population. When it comes to variants of the COVID-19 virus, however, Florida leads the nation in the
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe for Heart Disease Patients
Our family practice doctors in Delray Beach, Florida, have heard from some of our heart patients who have heart disease or are at risk for it that they are concerned about the COVID-19 vaccines. There’s no need to worry. In fact,
What You Should Know About the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Approximately 16 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one vaccine for COVID-19. Now, about eight percent are fully vaccinated. In Florida, those numbers are 15 percent and more than seven percent, respectively. So yes, progress has been slower
You’ve Been Vaccinated: Now What? Life After Coronavirus Vaccination
Many people are desperate to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Many mistakenly believe after their coronavirus vaccination, their lives can then return to “normal.” Our family practice doctors want to caution you that it’s not that simple. There are so many things
Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
To say it’s been a rough year is putting it mildly. But the advent of the COVID-19 vaccinations has produced a light at the end of the tunnel for all of us. The vaccine rollout and distribution has been uneven,
Making the Most of Masks During Covid-19
Our family practice doctors continue to receive questions about masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Since we’ve learned a great deal about masking since the start of the pandemic, and new studies continue to add to our knowledge, we
Coronavirus News Roundup
Our family practice doctors have some good news and some bad news about the coronavirus to share: The good news: Highly effective vaccines are now available to help stop the spread of the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus. The bad news: Supply is limited, and
5 Myths About the Coronavirus Vaccine
The new coronavirus vaccine has already begun its rollout here in Florida, with healthcare workers being given priority with the limited supply. But in the coming months, it will gradually be available to all. In the meantime, however, our family
What You Need to Know About Testing for COVID-19
Due to the holidays, many more people than usual have been getting tested for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. However, our family practice doctors are seeing and hearing a great deal of confusion and misinformation regarding the accuracy of