Flu Vaccination 2020-21: Things to Know
The flu, also called influenza1, is a respiratory infection caused by viruses. Each year, millions of Americans get sick with the flu. Sometimes it causes mild illness. But it can…
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Understanding the Terminology of COVID-19
There’s a lot of confusion about which medical products might work to prevent or treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists are working hard to develop a number of potential drugs…
Convalescent Plasma & COVID 19: FDA Guidance
Convalescent refers to anyone recovering from a disease. Plasma is the yellow, liquid part of blood that contains antibodies. Antibodies are proteins made by the body in response to infections….
Cytokine release syndrome: COVID19
Cytokine release syndrome (a severe and possibly life-threatening reaction) that occurs in adults and children 2 years of age or older after receiving certain immunotherapy infusions. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS)…