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Understanding COVID-19 Booster Shots

Recently, the FDA and CDC have approved and recommended booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. This may have come as a surprise to some of us, as we’ve learned to appreciate the protection offered by these vaccines. I’d like to provide a birds-eye view of the data and reasons for these decisions and who should […]

Protecting Against Omicron—Do I Need to Do Anything Differently?

In light of the new Omicron variant, many people have been asking if we should be wearing two masks or switching to an N95 mask. While the introduction a new variant may seem nerve-racking, we are not back at square one. Sticking with the protection strategies that have been proven to work for previous variants […]

COVID And The Recurrence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Recent data reveals 23 million children globally missed out on routine vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles and polio. Exacerbated by the diversion of resources to combat COVID-19, there is a real concern that these diseases may re-emerge as herd immunity thresholds are breached.

Coronavirus vs. Influenza: Symptoms, Treatments, and Vaccines

Though caused by different viruses, influenza (also called the flu) can be mistaken for coronavirus (COVID-19) because of their similar symptoms. Understanding the differences between the two can help you determine whether or not you need to isolate, get tested, or seek care.  In this article, I’ll describe many of the similarities and differences between […]

Common myths about the COVID-19 vaccine debunked

Since December 2020, the FDA has given emergency use authorization (EUA) to three COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech recently received full approval by the FDA for use in people 16 and older. We want to make sure the 85 million eligible Americans who are still hesitant about the vaccine have the right information […]

Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccine

The coronavirus vaccine is a wildly exciting feat for the medical community and the world. But most people, understandably, have questions and concerns: what’s in the vaccine? Is it safe for children? Can you take it if you are pregnant? What if you have an allergic reaction to the vaccine? Here, Dr. Amichai Perlman gives […]

Safe Holiday Travel Tips for Unvaccinated Kids

As many families grapple with mixed vaccination status, K Health’s Pediatric Lead, Dr. David Shafran, shares some helpful advice for parents to ensure everyone has a healthy, happy holiday season. 1. Is it safe for unvaccinated children with vaccinated parents to be around unvaccinated people either inside or outside?  Yes, because children experience a lesser […]

COVID-19 or Common Cold: How to Tell the Difference

After the past two years, it’s hard not to worry that you have COVID-19 every time you start to feel a little bit off. But you may be dealing with something as simple (though still annoying) as the common cold. The two viruses share many symptoms, making it difficult to distinguish which you caught.  In […]

Dry Cough At-Home and Natural Remedies

Few things can be as frustrating as a dry cough that won’t go away. With wet coughs or productive coughs—when you expel mucus or phlegm—there’s at least a sense of progress as you get rid of the possible cause of your hacking. But there’s no such luck with an unproductive cough.  Thankfully, there are several […]

How to Regain Taste After COVID-19

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, congestion, or runny nose. But COVID-19 can also result in other, less common symptoms, like a loss of taste or smell. More than 85% of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 reported problems with their sense of smell, and about the […]