Infectious Diseases Associates, PC

One of "Our" Heroes getting the Coronavirus Vaccination.

Although, influenza vaccinations are being given at various pharmacies, influenza vaccines only provide immunity for 4-6 months. Influenza season doesn't end until mid-May. CDC recommends getting your influenza vaccination by the END of October.

Congratulations to Dr. Yakubov on his obtaining his Board Certification in Infectious Diseases.

Call our office to schedule your Influenza Vaccination! We will begin go administer these October 1, 2020.

CDC guidelines for employers whose workers are returning include requiring masks, limiting use of public transit and elevators to reduce exposure, and prohibiting hugs, handshakes and fist-bumps. The agency also suggested replacing communal snacks, water coolers and coffee pots with prepacked, single-serve items, and erecting plastic partitions between desks closer than 6 feet apart.

Health agencies have so far identified respiratory-droplet contact as the major mode of Covid-19 transmission. These large fluid droplets can transfer virus from one person to another if they land on the eyes, nose or mouth. In order to prevent a second surge of COVID-19: It also means stressing physical distancing and masks, and reducing the number of gatherings in enclosed spaces. Another factor is prolonged exposure. That’s generally defined as 15 minutes or more of unprotected contact with someone less than 6 feet away

The major culprit in contracting COVID-19 is close-up, person-to-person interactions for extended periods. Crowded events, poorly ventilated areas and places where people are talking loudlyor singing, in one famous casemaximize the risk.

Study Suggests Blood Type A Associated With Higher Risk of COVID-19. Additionally, Blood Type O has a significantly lower risk for the infection compared with non-O blood groups.

If you are willing and able to donate Convalescent Plasma. go to the following website: https://www.redcrossblood.org//plasma-donations-from-recov Scroll to the bottom of the page and Complete the Donor Eligibility Form and someone from the American Red Cross will contact you.

Donating Convalescent Plasma during this historic pandemic is truly giving the Gift of Life. To qualify, you MUST meet the following requirements: You are at least 17 years old and weigh 110 lbs. Additional weight requirements apply for donors age 18 or younger. In good health. You generally feel well, even if you're being treated for a chronic condition.... Have a prior, verified diagnosis of COVID-19, but are now symptom free and fully recovered from COVID-19.

In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Red Cross is seeking people who are fully recovered from the new coronavirus to sign up to donate plasma to help current COVID-19 patients. People who have fully recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their plasma that can attack the virus.

Today is Doctor's Day. Please thank all of the physicians who are working incredibly hard on the frontlines during this pandemic!

CDC Tips for Older Americans: - Stay home, if possible - Wash your hands often - Avoid people who are sick - Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces... - Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel - Contact your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 or if you are sick You do not need to see a doctor, please call them first. They may be able to use telehealth services for common office visits, mental health counseling and preventative health screenings.

On Saturday, March 21st, Montgomery County opened a COVID-19 testing site at Temple University's Ambler Campus in Upper Dublin Township. It will be open from 10:00 am-6:00 pm by appointment only. To be eligible for testing: You MUST have one or more of the following criteria:... 1. Fever at or above 100.4 degrees F AND respiratory symptoms, such as cough or shortness of breath OR 2. Temperature at or above 99.6 F AND be 65 years of age or older OR 3.First Responder (law enforcement, fire, EMS, or dispatcher) AND concern for exposure to a patient suspected with COVID-19 OR respiratory symptoms OR 4. Healthcare worker providing direct patient care AND testing not available through employer AND concern for exposure to a patient suspected with COVID-19 OR respiratory symptoms. To register online: www.montcopa.org/COVID-19 Individuals without access to internet, call 610-631-3000.

Holy Redeemer Hospital has opened a COVID-19 Testing site at 821 Huntingdon Pike (Huntingdon Valley Shopping Center). This site will be a drive-up operation in the rear of the building. The site is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. This site is only for patients whose physicians are on staff at Holy Redeemer Hospital.