COVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Cause COVID Infection
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and do not cause COVID-19, but the immune response can cause fever and body aches and headache.
In case you were wondering
A series providing answers to common questions from a scientific standpoint
Fever Reducing Medications
With COVID-19 and flu season coming soon, a question many may have is what medications will reduce fever. Below is a short list of over-the-counter medications for reducing fever: Acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol): Brand name is Tylenol Aspirin (also known as acetylsalicylic acid): many brands include this chemical. Bayer is a major provider of … Read more
Defining a New Strain of a Virus
Understanding variants of a virus, virus evolution, and viral mutation
Social Distancing Is Working in Maryland
I have been monitoring the predictions for Maryland along with the actual data reported for Maryland for COVID-19. I have focused my attention on deaths and hospitalizations, because most other data are so incomplete or inaccurate that I don’t consider them reliable. What I have seen is encouraging and suggests that the steps Governor Hogan … Read more