Dr. Fred Browne from Griffin Health

Melissa in the Morning: Yankees Outbreak

1. Dr. Browne talks about the New York Yankees covid outbreak. All seven members got the J&J vaccine, so why was there still a surge in team cases? ((00:10)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal addresses measures to crack down on hacking situations like the Colonial Pipeline. ((13:25)) 3. Stephanie Swantek with the BeSafe Project talks about…… Continue Reading

Aftermath of the J&J Pause

Dr. Browne says the J&J pause may have been too drastic. He says it’s a contributing factor to the massive stockpile of the single-dose vaccine in Connecticut. And, it may have a trickling effect on other covid vaccines. Also, Dr. Browne touched on the need of getting children vaccinated as early as September.… Continue Reading

Reopenings, vaccines and long haulers

Dr. Browne reacts to breaking news that New York City plans to open up fully by July first. What does this mean with herd immunity and wearing masks? Also, the J&J vaccine is back, but was the pause even necessary? Dr. Browne says maybe not. He also touches on covid survivors possibly passing up on…… Continue Reading

Are we reaching Herd Immunity?

Dr. Browne talked about the news this week from Governor Lamont. Lamont’s office reported 61 percent of Connecticut adults are at least half vaccinated which means we are very close to herd immunity. What does that mean for a mask mandate? What does that mean for kids needing the vaccine? Also, Dr. Browne talks about…… Continue Reading

Psychological Issues with Covid

Dr. Browne reflected on a new study this week showing one in three people experience psychological and neurological issues months after surviving covid. He talks about why people are experiencing anxiety, depression and mood swings and when those symptoms will go away. Also, we get an update on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine pause and…… Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Theories from Millennials

1. Dr. Browne addresses the biggest reasons why people in their 20’s and 30’s don’t get the vaccine and debunks false theories. ((00:00)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about Sikorsky aircrafts, GPS problems for trucks and a call to shut down fake covid news on social media. ((16:03)) 3. Zoo Minute: It’s National Zoo Lovers…… Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Lyme Disease & Covid Vaccines

1. ONLY ON WICC: Apparently people dealing with lyme are having TERRIBLE reactions to the covid vaccine…why? Dr. Browne explains. ((00:10)) 2. Sen. Blumenthal is investigating WHY the White House said nothing to elected officials about the J&J vaccine problem in Baltimore. ((07:59)) 3. Zoo Minute: The Red Panda ((15:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images…… Continue Reading

New findings on Long Haulers and Covid

Dr. Browne shared new information that “long haulers” are reversing covid complications after getting the vaccine. Long Haulers refers to young, healthy people, ages 20-50, getting covid and keeping symptoms well past beating the virus. Now, new studies show the vaccine is eliminating those lingering symptoms. Also, a check on the latest variant of covid…… Continue Reading

Contracting Covid after the Shots

UConn Women’s Basketball head coach, Geno Auriemma, contracted covid one week after getting his second covid shot. What happened? Does that indicate a problem with the vaccine and should people think twice about getting it? The quick answer, NO! Learn more about that scenario. Plus, the latest on medical concerns around Astra Zenica’s covid vaccine…… Continue Reading

Cancer Screenings and Covid Vaccines

Dr. Browne talks about concerns over cancer screenings after getting the covid vaccine. Some local newspapers highlighted a reaction to the vaccine showing “masses” in mammograms. Should people rebook their appointments? Also, Dr. Browne gives a prediction about kids wearing masks in school come the fall. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading

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