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Dr. Michelle Epstein

Michelle Epstein is a medical doctor graduated from the University of Alberta in Canada, who has specialised in Internal Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Yale University. Since 2004, she has been a Lab Leader at the Medical University of Vienna’s Division of Immunology.
Coronavirus

Pregnancy and COVID-19 – Greater Risks Call for Greater Care

Expectant women are particularly vulnerable to developing more severe cases of COVID-19. But it’s not all bad news.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Allergies? Real But Very Rare. Here’s What You Need to Know

Although there’s a very small risk of severe allergic reactions to the mRNA vaccine, it should not prevent most people – even with other allergies – from being vaccinated.
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Coronavirus

COVID-19, a Diagnostic Challenge in Seniors

Some older adults have atypical symptoms, including changes of behavior or just seeming a bit ‘off.'
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Coronavirus

The Long-Awaited Coronavirus Vaccine

The latest coronavirus vaccine interim reports are promising, and if enough people participate, it could mean a return to normal life.
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New COVID Test Could be a Game Changer

The SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test could help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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Keeping Children Safe in the Pandemic

Most young people, infants to teenagers, fully recover from COVID-19, but not all. And even without symptoms, they can spread it to others. A cautionary tale.
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Post COVID-19, Many Find They Are in for the Long Haul

A post-infection syndrome of chronic fatigue, neurological symptoms and more can follow even the mildest cases and last for months.
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Fall 2020

How Disease Detectives Help Us Beat COVID-19 By Tracking Superspreaders

The crucial role of public health and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus

A Cloth Mask or a Plastic Shield – Which, When and How?

Protective barriers are essential for preventing the spread of COVID-19; but there is a choice and room for creativity. Details below!
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Coronavirus

Keeping Your Nose Clean

Covering your mouth and nose really does help stop the spread of COVID-19 and, we now know, protects ourselves most of all.
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Coronavirus

When Influenza and COVID-19 Collide

With similar symptoms, the two viruses are hard to distinguish and all to easy to misdiagnose. The difference is, one of them can be prevented.
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Coronavirus

With COVID-19, Don’t Throw Caution to the Wind

Can we catch COVID-19 just from the air we breathe? Over 200 scientists say yes, and have requested the WHO re-classify the virus as an airborne pathogen.
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Catching COVID-19 Again – Once Bitten, Twice Shy

Amid all the speculations about so-called “herd immunity,” the jury is still out on reinfection with COVID-19.
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Coronavirus

In Corona Time, So Few Sniffles!

A silver lining for COVID-19 has been how well we are preventing the common cold.
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A ‘Second Wave’ is Not Inevitable

Even though we’re doing well, it’s not the time to let down our guard; it’s about being careful, cautious and prepared.
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Ending the Pandemic with Mass Testing

Austria under lockdown has done well controlling the spread of COVID -19. But the only way to return to normal is to track the cases and be able to control further spread.
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General

Help on the Way | A Vaccine for COVID-19

With an unprecedented world research effort, hopes are high for effective defense. With a global vaccination program, it may even be possible to eradicate this disease.
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Pleased to Meet You | Carefully

Why we (still) need to practice social distancing, now that we can finally get together with friends and family again.
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Coronavirus

Control Over Coronavirus is in Your Hands

Don’t underestimate the power of hand washing and good old-fashioned soap and water.
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Coronavirus

Shepherding the Herd | When It’s Too Dangerous to Rely on Protection by the Immunity of Others...

The Austrian government has dealt with COVID-19 based on lessons learned from our Italian neighbors and the ski resort coronavirus hotspots. So far, anything else is simply too dangerous.
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Coronavirus

Tips for Safe Shopping | As Things Reopen, Extra Care is Needed

The current rules for grocery shopping aim to limit transmission of COVID-19, that means that we must get used to a few things beyond being quarantined.
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A Call for Home-Sewn Masks

If you have a sewing machine, some time on your hands, and a stash of fabric, why not sew face masks and donate them where they are urgently needed.
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Coronavirus

Why Face Masks Matter – And How to Wear Them

As of April 1, we are supposed to wear face masks when grocery shopping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Covering your nose and mouth with a mask will not protect you from viral infection, but if you are infected and asymptomatic, you may unwittingly infect others.
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