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COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets it First?

Once the COVID-19 vaccine is approved by the FDA, the vaccine can begin being distributed. However, because there will be a limited supply when the vaccine is first introduced, we can expect it will be distributed to certain groups of people first.
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Are Headaches a Sign of COVID-19?

The CDC does list headache as a possible symptom of COVID-19. Reports have shown the headaches may be present early or later within the COVID-19 infection phase. However, headaches might be less common than your typical symptoms.
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COVID-19 Risk by Activity

If you are starting to venture out, participating in certain activities increases your risk of getting COVID-19. We share what activities are considered low, moderate and high.
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Coronavirus and Pets

The risk of pets spreading COVID-19 to people is very low. However, you should treat pets like you would any other human family member and follow certain guidelines.
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What Is Antibody Testing?

Antibody testing is one way that we can help improve our knowledge of COVID-19. Specifically, this testing may help us either identify the true number of people who have been exposed to the coronavirus or give us a better estimation of those affected which may help in the development of new strategies to fight the virus.
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Why Is It Important to Wear Face Masks?

No one wants to accidentally spread the virus to someone who might have severe complications if they catch it. If you wear a mask and practice social distancing when out in public, you can feel good about knowing you are part of your community's effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Conditions & Treatment

Sickle Cell Disease and COVID-19: Advice for Patients

People with sickle cell disease may have compromised immune systems, making them more at risk to infections. Other respiratory viruses are already known to have a potentially severe affect on sickle cell patients as they can potentially lead to acute chest syndrome, which can be a life-threatening medical emergency.

New Advice on Wearing Masks

The CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms.
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A Message from Ochsner CEO Warner Thomas

As we look at this challenge from a global perspective, we run the risk of getting lost in the numbers. I am so grateful to the frontline teams who treat every patient with the respect, humanity and expertise that our neighbors, friends and family deserve.
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Coronavirus Advice for Cancer Patients

With the concerns about transmission of COVID-19, we aim to deliver the best cancer care while asking you to physically be at one of our facilities only when it is necessary: procedures/surgeries to diagnose or fight your cancer, radiation treatments, imaging studies or lab tests that will help plan or determine response to treatments.

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