If you need a COVID-19 test and don’t have symptoms, you can get an appointment for drive-thru testing at Norton Healthcare Express Services. If you are not sure whether you should see a health care provider, contact your primary care provider, especially if you have a preexisting condition that makes you at high risk for…
COVID-19 and the seasonal flu have some of the same signs and can range from no symptoms to severe illness. Both infections can cause: Fever or chills Cough Difficulty breathing Fatigue Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Body aches Headache Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults) One frequent symptom of COVID-19 that…
With its winter during our summer months, Australia often can be a good indicator of what kind of a flu season is on its way north of the equator. Based on the experience in Australia, the 2022-2023 flu season predictions are for a tough winter. From mid-April through the end of June in Australia, weekly…
It’s hard to believe the world has struggled with the COVID-19 virus and its variants for over two years now. From quarantine to vaccines, to isolation and upheaval, it’s no wonder we just don’t feel “normal.” Mental health after COVID-19 is complicated, and many people need help. “We were seeing a rise in the need…
New research published Feb. 7 in JAMA gives patients even more reason to get vaccinated. Infants born to vaccinated mothers were shown to have antibodies in their systems, offering a level of protection against COVID-19 that otherwise would not exist. These antibodies were higher in vaccinated mothers than those who’d had COVID-19. Children under age…
Exercise after COVID-19, under the guidance of a physical therapist, can help combat the fatigue and weakness that can linger for months after recovery. KORT physical therapy’s Recovery and Reconditioning Program, R2 for short, aims to improve strength, mobility and endurance so people can return to their prior level of functioning, according to Corey Malone,…
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are now available to those ages 16 and older who received their second Pfizer dose six or more months ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that the emergence of the omicron variant emphasizes the importance of vaccines and boosters, especially ahead of in-person and indoor holiday gatherings….
Hope. It’s just about the only thing some of us still have after the pandemic took everything else. It’s taken me nine months, and many hours of therapy, to understand that I can’t fault other people for not understanding what it’s like to have COVID-19, or to be a COVID-19 long-hauler. I can’t get angry at people…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. It can take almost a week after exposure to COVID-19 to have a positive test result. If you are fully vaccinated, you should wait three to five days after exposure before getting a test. Evidence suggests that testing tends to be less accurate within three days of exposure. Wear…
Linda Bowden came down with COVID-19 last summer. Little did she know, the diagnosis may have saved her life. After about a month of treatment for blood clots in her right lung, Linda, 53, passed out. That, combined with the blood clots, led to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of her head being ordered….
If you’re fully vaccinated, wait a few days after a COVID-19 exposure before getting tested Puede tomar casi una semana después de la exposición al COVID-19 para tener un resultado positivo en la prueba. Si está completamente vacunado, debe esperar de tres a cinco días después de la exposición antes de hacerse una prueba. La…
Bamlanivimab, a popular COVID-19 treatment, is proving to be less effective against the delta variant and physicians at Norton Healthcare have responded by shifting to Regeneron, treating nearly 100 patients daily. Patients are seen within hours of their primary care physician ordering the treatment. A dedicated team of infusionists downtown and on the Norton Brownsboro…
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