I wanted to post my take on why pausing the J&J vaccine is wise, along with pausing the Astra Zeneca vaccine. Also, if you prefer you can watch the video version on my Youtube channel here. (It gets creative…ahem.) So, where was I? The FDA and CDC just announced that they are pausing the roll […]
Proning and COVID-19
Proning and COVID-19? What IS proning? Or the prone position? Whenever I say prone position, I think back to when I was a cadet at West Point and had to shoot my M-16 from the prone position. I had to hit a certain number of targets (twice) as it was a graduation requirement. Of course, […]
Benzene in Hand Sanitizers?
Benzene in Hand Sanitizers? That’s my dog Barnaby in the photo and he is very concerned about what hand sanitizer you’re using, as am I! Yes, oh yes… just one more thing to worry about, gang, thanks to unethical companies who don’t put your health first. In all seriousness, take a moment to check what […]
Immunity from One Dose of COVID vaccines ?
A question I hear a lot: How much immunity from one dose of COVID vaccines (Pfizer & Moderna) are you getting? In other words, how effective are the 2-dose mRNA shots (Pfizer and Moderna) after just 1 dose compared to 2 doses? I’m answering this question in late March, 2021, so these numbers “could” change […]
“Why is no one talking about how fat and unhealthy we are during this pandemic?!?”
Hi guys. I hear this question a lot… like, maybe three times a day. I wanted to answer this question and include a little history about when we FIRST recognized obesity as an epidemic in America and around the world. Hope you watch from my Youtube channel and feel free to share/subscribe. I’m not […]
Medical Trivia: The History of Mouthwash
Why Can’t You Sue a Drug Company for a Vaccine Side Effect?
Hey guys! Dr. E here. This is a question I see a lot on my social media wellness pages. Like most things in life, it’s not as simple as it seems, and the answer requires a walk back in history. I uploaded an explanation to my Youtube channel and hope you watch! If you prefer […]
Medical Trivia: The Father of Hand-Washing had a Tragic Life
A Case for Ditching the Word “Anti-Vaxxer”
Hi guys! I am actively working on the public health response to COVID-19 and currently swimming in health communication data, particularly around how people talk about the vaccine. I hear the term “Anti-vaxxer” or “Anti-vax” a lot…and I also see it on social media a lot. Hence, I wanted to share this video I […]
What’s going on with Ivermectin?
What’s going on with Ivermectin? Everyone is asking what’s going on with Ivermectin. It’s been in and out of the news since the summer, and it remains a controversial topic. Ivermectin is an anti-parasite drug that has been used in human and animal medicine for many years. Early in the pandemic, it was suggested that […]
Antibody Dependent Enhancement: What in the World is That?
Antibody Dependent Enhancement, or ADE for short! Erin Stair, MD, MPH There are several viral videos with millions of views referencing something called Antibody Dependent Enhancement (ADE) as a potential effect of COVID-19 vaccines or vaccines in general. Some make very bold claims and it’s difficult to sort fact from fiction from hyperbole in these […]
Broken Heart Syndrome: What Happens?
What the heck is Broken Heart Syndrome?!? – Erin Stair, MD, MPH When I first heard about Broken Heart Syndrome, I was beyond intrigued. An actual medical diagnosis? If true…it was a concrete example of something that is often depicted in art: The heart as the center of emotion. Countless songs, poems, movies and books […]
COVID Vaccines: The Lowdown & Answers to Common Questions
COVID Vaccines: The Lowdown and Answers to Common Questions, by Erin Stair MD, MPH (Dr. Eeks) Hi guys, Dr. Eeks here. I decided to write a simplified write-up on the COVID vaccines, because they are a little complicated. And they are new, so it’s completely normal to have concerns. We’ve never used mRNA vaccines in […]