Dr. Scott Friedberg, Family Practice Physician

01/19/2022

The website is open to order FREE at home COVID-19 home tests. Log on now to get yours!

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

09/07/2021

07/27/2021

Get that mask 😷 out and put it on! CDC recommends masks indoors again.

The CDC may be hoping to ratchet up pressure on unvaccinated Americans and empower businesses and schools to implement mask mandates, experts say.

07/23/2021

Should you, or shouldn’t you? I am! 😷😷😷

Mask on or mask off for the vaccinated? As COVID-19 cases rise, those who are fully vaccinated may be thinking twice about going maskless.

07/06/2021

I’m often asked about my thoughts about masking for vaccinated people at this point in the pandemic. Here’s a reference on when you may want to mask up!

05/28/2021

Hurricane season is upon us! Time to prepare with some tax free shopping!

04/14/2021

What do I do if I already got the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine now that the FDA has paused it’s distribution?

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/worried-jj-covid-vaccine-shots-paused-experts-77044868?fbclid=IwAR1BOXi-zn75E63TjXH7KUtlVdXAcZFBGHzwdhySqwVIU9TBfdCkk3Qmyak

Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. have received doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine. Six have reported series side effects.

03/25/2021

Exciting News!!!

https://www.wptv.com/coronavirus/all-floridians-18-and-older-to-be-eligible-for-covid-19-vaccine-on-april-5?fbclid=IwAR3bTeDINc8VWBqSQj88tt1vUwS8uQM1vWU_5WIoEVOSZIzI4q9embrJIN8

In less than two weeks, all Florida residents ages 18 and older will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

03/24/2021

Keep your COVID-19 vaccine card safe with free lamination from Staples!

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article250172320.html?fbclid=IwAR0xvSld2OuyKPsCTAIr3ZykDLxSqDJufbi2WSBtKfR2nlMzbnNAYlCXIZ8

Be sure to hold onto your vaccine card.

03/21/2021

I’m definitely not throwing away my shot! Let’s all get COVID-19 vaccinated! Florida is moving to age 50 and up next week.

Vax’n 8, a group of seven doctors from Vacaville CA, performed a rendition of "My Shot" from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "Hamilton" in footage posted to YouTube on March 10, with the aim of encouraging people to get the coronavirus vaccine.

02/08/2021

Do you need to get both doses for either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine? Yes yes yes!

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/both-covid-vaccine-doses-critical-stay-ahead-variants-fauci-says-n1257041

A slower than expected vaccine rollout has led some to question the two-dose strategy.

01/22/2021

Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s a great fact vs. fiction article.

https://uknow.uky.edu/research/covid-vaccines-fact-versus-fiction

As the vaccine rollout continues for frontline health care workers and others in the most vulnerable populations, it is important to separate fact from fiction with regard to the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.

01/18/2021

It hasn’t been easy to get an appointment... but are you over 65 and still need to get vaccinated for COVID 19? This resource tells you everywhere in S. Florida it is being offered and how to register:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-NoBt9CmsdNKz0BUQOa0SzVY6jWb9QRZTu1MZMRZ1-o/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR3naYwOe5nvmxk6tM1IDigl87p9E55xJIsqpnqglUw42wbwwMozieiBrVY

This document is to support getting as many South Floridians as we can the COVID-19 vaccine by sharing information regarding vaccination locations in the South Florida area. Information relating to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is constantly changing .For real time updates, join the Faceb...

01/18/2021

If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get the vaccine?

ANSWER:
Yes. According to the CDC, due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, you should be vaccinated. The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long.

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html

Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.

01/01/2021

Happy New Year! Wishing you a very healthy 2021!!!

12/31/2020

Let’s all make a resolution to keep up that hand hygiene!

https://www.wptv.com/news/national/coronavirus/microbiologists-say-its-not-really-necessary-to-constantly-disinfect-surfaces?fbclid=IwAR2kfa9P3OBNQnQdeRKm4qRbmqjl7juebAoQ2NzXkwjRc4mGaZ_Ze5jhEbg

Microbiologists say the coronavirus doesn't usually survive on surfaces, so it's not really necessary to constantly disinfect them. Instead, they say we should focus on other preventative measures, like hygiene.

12/30/2020

Where can you get your vaccination? Our local hospital social media outlets are updating the latest on COVID-19 vaccine efforts for the community in Palm Beach County. Continue to check back for updates!

The Palm Beach Health Network is currently in Phase 1 of our COVID-19 vaccination plan. This means we are vaccinating front line staff and physicians. We have started planning for community vaccinations.

We are working with our state and local leaders, and we will keep everyone informed as more vaccine doses become available and we are able to expand vaccination capability.

The most effective safety measures we can take against COVID-19 continue to be wearing a mask, washing our hands, and maintaining social distance. We remind our community not to delay care.

Our hospitals are open, safe and ready to care for you.