Posts by Verdena Jennings, DO

Does hand sanitizer really kill bacteria and viruses? August 30, 2021

Should I take a booster shot if I am fully vaccinated? August 20, 2021

Family Precautions if a Fully Vaccinated Parent Tests Positive for COVID August 11, 2021

How does a pandemic end? August 6, 2021

What do the new CDC mask guidelines really mean? July 30, 2021

What can I do to stop health misinformation? July 23, 2021

Should contact lens wearers take special precautions to avoid getting COVID-19? July 15, 2021

Can I get COVID-19 through blood transfusion? July 8, 2021

How do we best encourage students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated? July 1, 2021

Why do I cough when I have a respiratory infection? June 24, 2021

Has normal body temperature changed from 98.6F? June 17, 2021

Why does social distancing work? June 9, 2021

Why does good hand washing work to prevent the spread of germs? June 3, 2021

Coronaviruses are so small. Why does my mask help? May 27, 2021

Am I the only one who missed regular medical appointments because of the pandemic? May 20, 2021

What is going on in India with the second wave of COVID-19? May 13, 2021

Why are there so many tests for COVID-19? How do I know which one is best for me? May 4, 2021

I need to relax but I don’t have time or a quiet space to meditate. Is there anything I can do? April 30, 2021

What is going on with J&J COVID-19 vaccine? April 28, 2021

Do we have any data on vaccine side effects from V-safe? April 16, 2021

Who developed the COVID-19 vaccine distributed by Moderna? April 7, 2021

Is there treatment for persistent fatigue experienced months after testing positive for COVID-19? March 30, 2021

Based on information gathered from Emily Oster’s recent article in The Atlantic, can I consider it safe for children to travel and have unmasked/indoor playdates, especially looking ahead to summer? March 25, 2021

Since there have been deaths reported after people received vaccination, should I be concerned? I’m scared to take the vaccine. March 16, 2021

My thoughts seem to be on a treadmill, and I can’t get off. Especially at night. What can I do? March 9, 2021