Covid-19

Covid-19 vaccine differences? Pfizer vs Oxford vs Moderna

Covid-19 / 29 January 2021 / By

If the Covid vaccine were video game characters, what would their stats be? Let’s take a look! Effectiveness. A lot of figures have been thrown around but all of them have been based on trial data and it is hard to compare like-for-like. Pfizer/BioNTech says its vaccine is up to 95% effective after two doses. The Moderna vaccine is said to be nearly 95% effective while the Oxford-AstraZeneca one is between 62% – 90% effective. This 62% …

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LONELINESS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

Covid-19, Mental Health / 1 February 2021 / By

We are all in a unique time with the spread of Covid-19. people round the world are being asked to remain inside and socially isolate from each other. Whereas this strategy has been effective in slowing the spread of the virus and keeping individuals safe, there are growing concerns on what impact social isolation could have on our health and well-being as well as cognitive health. Staying Connected. Peer support is an important a part …

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Covid-19 vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?

Covid-19 / 29 January 2021 / By

The reason why a Covid-19 vaccine has come around so quickly is because a lot of money and resources have been thrown at it. To complete all the steps required to create a safe and working vaccine it takes at least a decade, but with Covid-19, they have all been done in less than a year. So, as is the case with all medicines, a vaccine goes through extensive and rigorous testing before it can …

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Remote Area medical covid-19 drive-through testing

Covid-19, Volunteering / 29 January 2021 / By

In the wake of the current coronavirus pandemic, Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinics have been canceled in 2020. RAM remains committed to its mission to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free quality healthcare to those in need. Recently, partnering with eTrueNorth and QuestDiagnostics to help recruit volunteers for testing sites across the country. “RAM is ready to help in any way we can, and we are happy to assist these organizations to get people tested,” said Jeff …

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Stop The Spread: masks

Covid-19 / 31 January 2021 / By

While there is still much we need to learn about COVID-19, we do know that the best, most reliable, and cheapest way to stem its spread is by doing two simple things: wearing a mask and staying socially distant. In many cases of infectious disease, it is the healthcare workers who are on the front lines every day, putting themselves at risk. A pandemic, however, changes things. Today, everyone — me, you, colleagues, neighbors, family …

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