Simply having MS does not increase your risk of developing COVID-19, although certain factors may increase your risk for a severe case. Learn more. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when a person's immune system...
Thalassemia may affect the risk of developing COVID-19 or having serious outcomes. Learn of complications, treatment concerns, and how to stay safe. Thalassemia is a hereditary disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the...
If you test positive for COVID-19, it can be stressful to figure out what to do next. Learn more about how to handle a positive test result. The availability of at-home COVID-19 testing is a very convenient option for anyone with symptoms of...
Chronic liver disease can increase complications from COVID-19. Learn about the risk for serious disease, treatments, and how to stay safe. If you're living with liver disease during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have many questions about...
Learn how the new coronavirus (COVID-19) began, symptoms to look for, how to get a diagnosis, and important public health information.
The flu vaccine may offer slight protection against severe COVID-19, but experts say it's key to be vaccinated against both viruses. Key TakeawaysTo be protected against both the flu and COVID-19, you must get both vaccines.Some research...
An introduction to the status of COVID-19 booster shots in the United States. COVID-19 booster shots are ready when and if we need them. In the United States, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson have each developed their...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) may increase your risk of complications of COVID-19. Learn about the risk, potential complications, treatments, and how to stay safe. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the conditions identified by the Centers for Disease...
Cuba is the first country to inoculate children as young as 2—with its homegrown vaccinate. Key TakeawaysCuba is inoculating children as young as 2 against COVID-19 with a homegrown vaccine that is not recognized by the World Health...
Roughly one-third of COVID patients have a productive cough with thick mucus. Learn about medications, home remedies, and exercises to clear lung congestion. While fever, fatigue, and a dry cough are the most common symptoms of a COVID-19 infection,...
Sinus infection and COVID-19 may appear similar in symptoms, but there are important differences between the conditions. Learn about them here. COVID-19 and sinus infection (sinusitis) can have similar symptoms because they both involve the...
