Pediatric questions and answers for nurses

BOSTON (CBS) — Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions. If you have a question for Dr. Mallika, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter . Dr. Mallika is offering her best advice, but as always, consult your personal doctor before making any decisions about your personal health. Sandy writes, “I am a 69-year-old grandmother and am fully vaccinated. My daughter has asked me if I could stay with my 14-year-old grandson for a week while she travels for work. What risks are there staying with my grandson?” Now that you’re fully vaccinated, you’re unlikely to get really sick from the coronavirus. We’re still not sure whether fully vaccinated people can pass the virus on to others but if your grandson is at low risk of severe COVID-19, it is probably fine. Teresa writes, “My daughter who has a baby but wants more children is afraid to get vaccinated because she heard the vaccine could make her infertile. Is that true?” … [Read more...] about Do COVID-19 Vaccines Cause Infertility? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Questions

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New Yorkers with loved ones in nursing homes are getting good news Friday, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo revised visitation guidance . Starting Friday, nursing home residents can reunite with their families , CBS2’s John Dias reported. READ MORE: COVID Vaccine: New Jersey Residents 55 And Older Eligible Starting April 5 It’s been more than a year since 85-year-old Harriet Krakowsky last saw her family in person. “So, what has gotten you through the pandemic?” Dias asked. “A will to live,” Krakowski said. “It’s been though, but I’m tough. And I said I have to make it through this to continue to see people, to see who I love.” COVID VACCINE New York State book online here or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX New York City book online here or call 877-VAX-4NYC Track NYC vaccinations by zip code Nassau County more info here Suffolk County more info here Westchester County more info here New Jersey book online here or call … [Read more...] about New York Nursing Homes Now Allowed In-Person Visits; ‘Like The Skies Opened Up And Heaven Fell Down’

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York released new visitation guidance for nursing homes Thursday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says visitation will be allowed for all nursing home residents at all times with limited exceptions. READ MORE: COVID In New Jersey: With Hospitalizations On The Rise, Third Wave Fears Are Growing Among Medical Experts Those exceptions include unvaccinated residents in areas of high community spread and with lower vaccination rates, nursing home residents who are confirmed to have COVID-19 , or those in isolation or quarantine. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Ask CBS2’s Dr. Max Your Vaccine Questions COVID Vaccine FAQ From CDC Vaccination Sites In New York City | Call 877-VAX-4NYC Track NYC Vaccinations By Zip Code Find A New York City Testing Site Near You Check NYC Testing Wait Times Resources: Help With Unemployment, Hunger, Mental Health & More Remote Learning Tools For Students And Parents At Home Complete Coronavirus … [Read more...] about COVID Restrictions In New York: New Guidance Says All Nursing Homes Can Allow Visitation With Limited Exceptions

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Grieving families gathered in Foley Square on Thursday to mark one year since Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order mandating nursing homes to accept COVID-19 patients. The Cuomo administration has been under fire for underreporting the number of nursing home deaths. READ MORE: COVID Vaccine In New Jersey: Rutgers University Announces Vaccinations Will Be Required For Students Returning To Campus In Fall The families demand accountability. READ MORE: COVID Vaccine In Connecticut: Residents Over Age 16 Become Eligible On April 1 As State Experiences Uptick In Coronavirus Cases CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Ask CBS2’s Dr. Max Your Vaccine Questions COVID Vaccine FAQ From CDC Vaccination Sites In New York City | Call 877-VAX-4NYC Track NYC Vaccinations By Zip Code Find A New York City Testing Site Near You Check NYC Testing Wait Times Resources: Help With Unemployment, Hunger, Mental Health & More Remote … [Read more...] about Grieving Families Mark 1 Year Since Gov. Cuomo Issued Executive Order Mandating Nursing Homes Accept COVID Patients

A poll showed support for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) fell amid her nursing home death scandal and an unwillingness to provide details about a secret deal with her former health director. The survey, conducted by MRG March 15-18 among 610 likely voters with a +4 Democrat sample, found Whitmer’s approval rating declined to 53 percent, down from 58 percent last fall. Disapproval of Whitmer’s performance rose from 38 percent to 43 percent. “The Governor received her highest job approvals from the City of Detroit, Balance of Wayne County, and Mid-Michigan,” MRG reported. “Her highest negative job approvals come from Northern Lower Michigan, Macomb, and the Upper Peninsula. ” In terms of important issues, 40 percent of respondents said the coronavirus was what they were most worried about. The economy and jobs came in second at 21 percent. The poll also asked likely voters about Whitmer’s two recent scandals, and respondents broke sharply against Whitmer and her actions. … [Read more...] about Poll: Gretchen Whitmer Support Falls amid Nursing Home, Secret Deal Scandals