Happy day for me. Several people I care a lot about got the COVID vaccine today, overcoming some hesitancy. What do I say to my patients who are unsure about the vaccine? This:
After 9/11, Americans realized we faced a threat. We now comply w/intrusive TSA screenings -taking shoes off, being patted down and having our bags rummaged in public.
We do it for our collective safety -or we don’t fly.
I see vaccines the same way.
Not about me. It’s about we.
New @CDCMMWR finds Delta variant causes vaccine breakthrough infections. Jurisdictions might consider expanded prevention strategies, including masking in indoor public areas, particularly for large public gatherings that include travelers from many areas. https://t.co/Q8d9kmQ4Mj
1/ On January 23rd, 2021, I drove my husband, Rich, to a hospital in Santa Monica. He had been suffering from COVID for almost a week and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t keep his temperature below 106 for more than 2-3 hrs...
Patient goes to the ER thinking they are having a heart attack, turns out to be gastric reflux. If United Healthcare's plan goes through, the patient would be responsible for all costs b/c not an emergency. Hopefully people start to see how much of a scam this all is.