¿Puede alguien continuar transmitiendo el virus a otros aún cuando son inmunes por un tiempo?
Infection and Spread Posts en Español Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
P: Una vez que alguien tenga COVID-19, ¿Cuándo es seguro volver a interactuar con esa persona? ¿Puede alguien continuar transmitiendo el virus a otros aún cuando son inmunes por un tiempo? R: Mientras que los científicos todavía están aprendiendo sobre todos los factores que pueden afectar el nivel de contagio, actualmente los Centros para el Read more…
October 22, 2020
What makes a vaccine for this virus easier to achieve than for others?
Vaccines
Q: Can you explain what is different about COVID-19 that we may so quickly have an effective vaccine if we still don’t have one for HIV/AIDS and other terrible diseases that have been around longer. What makes a vaccine for this virus easier to achieve? A: Scientists are hopeful because vaccines in development now are Read more…
October 22, 2020
Help! I have Maskne!
Masks
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: We do too! Masks, while super important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, can be hard on the skin. You can develop problems like acne or skin irritation. But wait! There are some simple tips to help protect your skin. Maskne is a much more fun way to describe acne mechanica, a skin condition Read more…
P: Una vez que alguien tenga COVID-19, ¿Cuándo es seguro volver a interactuar con esa persona? ¿Puede alguien continuar transmitiendo el virus a otros aún cuando son inmunes por un tiempo? R: Mientras que los científicos todavía están aprendiendo sobre todos los factores que pueden afectar el nivel de contagio, actualmente los Centros para el Read more…
What makes a vaccine for this virus easier to achieve than for others?
VaccinesQ: Can you explain what is different about COVID-19 that we may so quickly have an effective vaccine if we still don’t have one for HIV/AIDS and other terrible diseases that have been around longer. What makes a vaccine for this virus easier to achieve? A: Scientists are hopeful because vaccines in development now are Read more…
Help! I have Maskne!
Masks
Sarah Whitley Coles, MD
A: We do too! Masks, while super important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, can be hard on the skin. You can develop problems like acne or skin irritation. But wait! There are some simple tips to help protect your skin. Maskne is a much more fun way to describe acne mechanica, a skin condition Read more…
A: We do too! Masks, while super important to prevent the spread of COVID-19, can be hard on the skin. You can develop problems like acne or skin irritation. But wait! There are some simple tips to help protect your skin. Maskne is a much more fun way to describe acne mechanica, a skin condition Read more…
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