Each week Melissa talks with Dr. Fred Browne from Griffin Health. Tune in Thursday at 8:38am or listen below.
Griffin Health Podcast
Melissa in the Morning: Covid Vaccines for Youngsters
The Pfizer covid vaccine for kids 5-11 years old is rolling out nationwide. Dr. Browne eases parental fears and debunks conspiracy theories around the shot. He also explained why kids seem to be so sick this fall!IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Is this ACTUALLY a big deal?
The CDC says some people may need a fourth COVID shot six months after getting a third dose of the vaccine. They’ve released new guidelines calling for a fourth shot for people who are immunocompromised, including transplant patients. Dr. Browne explains why a booster isn’t actually a big deal for this group of people. He…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Misleading Headlines
After news broke that General Colin Powell passed away, news outlets focused on two things: he had covid and was vaccinated. Dr. Browne debunked the worries and accusations around this headline. Plus, the FDA gave the thumbs up to mixing and matching covid booster shots. What you need to know! IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Breakthrough Case Theory
Dr. Browne talked about breakthrough covid cases and why having covid prior to vaccines could be a good thing in the long run. Also, what does that mean for booster shots? And he touched on hospital workers who won’t get the shot; do they really get the boot? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: “Probably Shouldn’t Trust Nicki Minaj”
Dr. Browne addressed the tweet singer Nicki Minaj sent out earlier this week saying the covid vaccine impacts pregnancies. He debunked the theory for both women and men. He also talked about getting the third covid shot and kids wearing masks during fall cold season. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Kids Getting Covid
Dr. Browne talked about the mu variant and why kids are getting covid more and more compared to last year. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: West Nile Virus & Legionnaires Disease
The first two cases of West Nile virus were detected in Fairfield and New Haven County. Turns out, it’s very common to get the virus but most don’t know it! Dr. Browne talked about that and the fact that cases of Legionnares Disease in NYC are not uncommon. Why is that? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…… Continue Reading
FDA Approval and Breakthrough Cases
Dr. Browne talks about the reecent FDA approval for Pfizer and what it means for other vaccines. Also, he touched on breakthrough cases of covid for people already vaccinated. … Continue Reading
Covid Boosters: Do we need them?
Dr. Browne says a booster shot is a good idea, but what if you are a J&J vaxxer? He gives his best recommendation and the changes to covid shot requirements. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Answering YOUR covid questions
With the recent uptick in covid cases, we took your questions and asked Dr. Browne everything from virus spreading to mask concerns and vaccination inquiries.… Continue Reading
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