Covid-19 Update with Dr. Sandra R. Hernandez, CEO, California Health Foundation. October-November 2021.

On today's Covid-19 Update,  we discuss the impact of vaccines on the  highly  infectious Delta Variant. Vaccines have been effective in  reducing deaths, hospitalizations, and severe illness. Over 750,000 deaths in the United States, including the loss of  parents to thousands of children, have caused a tremendous amount of suffering that is not being recognized. We are also not certain about the long-term effects of Covid-19 for those who have suffered through this infection; brain fog, fatigue and shortness of breath have been identified as some of the lingering effects. At this point of the pandemic, the virus looks like it will be with us as an ongoing viral infection.  Vaccines and/or masking for those who are not vaccinated will continue to be important as we enter into the Winter season. This Winter and Holiday season will have people coming indoors from the weather, and these gatherings again will  have the potential of spreading both the flu and Covid-19. Getting your Flu shot this year will be very important since our immunity is  low due to our home isolations.  Take action for yourself and make sure to encourage those around you to get the flu shot and Covid-19 Vaccines and Boosters. Each of us can make a difference to continue to smash this virus.  #smashcovid-19infection#getvaccinated#wearmasks#healthcareuntold#gentecare#latinosagainstcovid19