As we close-out the month of April, 100 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the CDC’s tracker. That’s around 38% of the U.S. adult population — and 55% of the adult population has had at least one shot. Public health experts warn that the current vaccination numbers are not sufficient to extinguish the COVID-19 virus in the United States. The need to conquer the virus throughout the world is critical, as highlighted by the current tragic situation in India.
This Weekend Reading Series begins with Just the Vax, with articles on a variety of vaccine topics. Next, check out Beyond COVID, with information on long haul COVID, missed care and more. Do not miss Nothing to Sneeze At – yes, it’s allergy season. Last, but not least, check out Soup and Sandwich, Fish Sticks & Paint It White!
I hope you enjoy the following:
1. Just the Vax
- Kaiser Health Network: Despite All the Talk, Covid Vaccination Does Not Infect People With Shingles
- Science: COVID-19 vaccines may protect many, but not all, people with suppressed immune systems
- New York Times: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Second Covid Shot
- Nature: time to confront anti-vax aggression
2. Beyond COVID
- California Healthline: From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
- STAT: ‘No one was listening’: Long Covid patients struggle to get care for their symptoms
- Kaiser Family Foundation: Women’s Experiences with Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the KFF Women’s Health Survey
- Axios: Rapid at-home COVID tests become available over the counter
3. Nothing to Sneeze At
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or Pollen Fruit Syndrome (PFS)
- WebMD: Milk Overtaking Nuts As Top Food Allergy Threat
- The Atlantic: That Other Reason You Might Feel Terrible Right Now
- Mayo Clinic News: ‘Bee’ prepared for insect stings
4. Soup and Sandwich, Fish Sticks & Paint It White
- Sports Illustrated: From American Pharoah to Wool Sandals, the All-Time Best and Worst Kentucky Derby Names
- The Smithsonian: The Surprising Success Story of Fish Sticks
- The Smithsonian: This Ultra-White Paint May Someday Replace Air Conditioning
Best,
Suzanne
Suzanne Daniels, Ph.D.
AEPC President
P.O. Box 1416
Birmingham, MI 48012
Office: (248) 792-2187
Email: [email protected]
