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COVID-19 Vaccine Q and A with Katie Harkess, MD

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Q: How does the vaccine Work?  A: The vaccine contains a small amount of genetic material called mRNA. Think of mRNA like a recipe or instruction manual. Once you get the vaccine, the mRNA is taken up by your cells and acts as an instruction manual for your cells to make spike protein, a … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Q and A with Katie Harkess, MD

The Truth About Masks

By Jake Wilson, MD Premium Family Care Unfortunately, the Coronavirus still presents a challenge to our health and society. With no vaccine and no effective treatment, the most important tools in our arsenal continue to be social distancing and face masks. Judging from what I have encountered in my medical practice there still appears to … Continue reading The Truth About Masks