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01/02/2024

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One of the biggest challenges professors face in creating their course curriculum is making sure they include the latest and most relevant research in their fields. That’s why Michelle Rufrano, an adjunct sociology professor, decided to plan her upcoming course a little differently this time—by ...

27/07/2022

As cases become more prevalent in the general population, you may need to understand the available treatments.

From a public health perspective, is preferred over treatment so it is still important to continue masking, maintaining distance from others, and staying up to date with vaccinations.

Around 80% of the population have mild symptoms and can recover safely at home.

If you have moderate or severe , your will depend on clinical efficacy, availability, feasibility of administering, drug interactions, and which are most prevalent in your neighborhood ☀️

22/02/2022

As we increasingly face testing situations, it is helpful to know which test is appropriate for when and what it tells you.
The is the most accurate diagnostic test and your test result is a good indication of your disease status.

The can provide a quicker diagnostic result and is available at home, however, it is less accurate and interpretation is dependent on whether you are symptomatic and in a community of high prevalence or have high exposure.

Here is a simple table to help decipher which test is appropriate in certain situations, ❤

23/11/2021

All U.S. adults 18+ years are eligible for booster shots. Booster shots can help keep us safer from instances of breakthrough COVID considering two factors:

1. The effectiveness of the original vaccination wanes over time
2. The delta variant is more virulent than earlier strains

Thus far, reported side effects are similar or less than the original vaccine 💉

Real world evidence from Israel shows that the booster was effective in dampening the 4th wave and adverse events were less acute. There was a nationwide decrease in positive tests after boosters were administered to most age groups 🇮🇱

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23/11/2021

All U.S. adults 18+ years are eligible for booster shots. Booster shots can help keep us safer from instances of breakthrough COVID considering two factors:

1. The effectiveness of the original vaccination wanes over time
2. The delta variant is more virulent than earlier strains

Thus far, reported side effects are similar or less than the original vaccine
 
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23/11/2021

Real world evidence from Israel shows that the booster was effective in dampening the 4th wave and adverse events were less acute. There was a nationwide decrease in positive tests after boosters were administered to most age groups 🇮🇱

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23/11/2021

If you received J&J as your original vaccination, you can receive any booster (Moderna, Pfizer, and/or J&J) shot at least 2 months after

Similarly, if you were originally vaccinated with either Moderna or Pfizer you can receive any booster at least 6 months after 💘

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16/11/2021

The pandemic has underscored the reality that life’s choices are limited. Cohorts may never catch up to earlier and later cohorts; have continuing disadvantages that lead to poor health outcomes later in life. Markets have stagnated and people may be stranded away from loved ones due to travel restrictions

The lasting effects of outliving a partner, child, or loved ones who died from COVID-19 destabilizes mental health. However, the pandemic has highlighted existing inequity and led to more instances of the use of collective action to address systemic racism

The cumulative effects of COVID-19 requires that we address the weaknesses in our social systems. The life course model allows us to acknowledge intervention points at each life stage to help us all work toward a healthier future 🧡❤️

16/11/2021

The Elderly are faced with increased instances of discrimination and loneliness as they may be forced into permanent retirement

COVID-19 protocols have required many people of old age to say goodbye from a distance and die alone. They may opt to age in place instead of at elderly centers because these places have become high risk for contracting COVID-19, especially when they are more likely to develop a severe case

At this stage, more elderly have shown a greater value for positive and meaningful life  experiences due to these dire circumstances

16/11/2021

Adulthood career and family formation are disrupted. This adds “insult to injury” for millennials in their thirties who went through the 2008 recession. Relationships at this stage are at risk--partnerships may be difficult to form and sustain 💔❤️‍🩹

Additionally, excess stress has been put on women of working age to support themselves, their families, potentially newborns; all of which they may have to tackle alone 😓

16/11/2021

Adolescents and young adults may be more prone to PTSD diagnoses in the future due to excessive screen exposure prompted by the pandemic. Additionally, they may experience forgone educational opportunities limiting their ability to succeed in future endeavors 📚📖

Young adults are often blamed for disregarding protective measures. Furthermore, young adults may experience difficulty gaining work experience and never catch up to earlier cohorts in socio-economic attainment which ultimately leads to poorer health outcomes