Pandemic Booster Shots May Not Be Required – Even Ten Years from Now

I saw a health headline today telling us that vaccinated people may need COVID Booster within a year. The gist of the article stated that the FDA does not know if a booster shot will be required within a year … Continue reading

American Military Declining Vaccine Against a Disease with 99.7% Survival Rate, Surprising?

I was in the United States Navy for over 31 years and retired more than 20 years ago. I got an invitation to go to Vietnam at the beginning of my career and spent four-plus years on active duty. After … Continue reading

Why has Seasonal Influenza Disappeared Since October?

Last year at this time, almost 9,000 people were hospitalized with seasonal influenza. This year a little over 150 have been treated in hospitals for the flu. What is going on out there? I find it interesting that COVID-19 cases … Continue reading

Is Overweight the New Target to Reduce Coronavirus Deaths?

I noticed a headline today about being overweight increases the mortality rate for coronavirus. The Fox News article stated that 71% of Americans are overweight and are now considered to be high-risk for severe illness and death because of it. … Continue reading

Vitamin D and the Pandemic

Vitamin D3 (VD3) is an interesting vitamin. Our bodies convert sunlight to make it. VD3 enhances the immune system and has recently been shown to reduce the risk of becoming infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. VD3 and … Continue reading