Entries by Randy Robinson

What We Know About the Delta Variant

Just as things were starting to open up, a new strain of COVID-19—the Delta variant—is causing concern as cases are once again rising in certain sections of the U.S. Since we have been receiving a lot of questions about the Delta variant, here’s what we know: This new Delta variant is highly contagious – about […]

The Different COVID-19 Vaccines

As of today, January 12, 2021, there are currently two vaccines that have received FDA approval. These are both mRNA vaccines including:  ​Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine  Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine  According to the CDC, mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a protein – or even just a piece of a protein – that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. That […]

COVID-19 VACCINE FACTS & MYTHS

Will I test positive for the COVID-19 virus if I have had the vaccine?  No, you will test positive for the antibodies, but not for the virus. Will the vaccine make me sick with COVID-19?  No, none of the approved vaccines contain the live virus, which means that getting vaccinated will not cause you to get sick with […]

COVID-19 TESTING—WHAT KIND OF TEST MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Since March 2020, COVID-19 testing has been evolving. Many people still have questions on tests, including what kind of test may be right for you? Currently there are two kinds of diagnostic tests for COVID-19: PCR and antigen (rapid). The ideal time for any COVID-19 diagnostic test is 5-7 days after possible exposure, or shortly […]