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Trying to figure out how long the Covid vaccine will last has been a challenge. I have been checking antibody levels in patients and there is wide variability. The new testing does provide more information on quantitative levels which is helpful. CDC seems to be indicating that immunity levels are showing...

Here are Ways to get registered for the Covid-19 Vaccine!1 - Register at Methodist MyChart with your cell phone and emailhttps://mychart.houstonmethodist.org/mychart-prod/Authentication/Login?Then email covidvaccinequestion@houstonmethodist.org and request to be add to the vaccine schedule2 - Register at Memorial Hermann Hospitalhttps://accounts.everydaywell.memorialhermann.org/saml2/sso/login?authenticationRequestId=7f478f8e-9725-421c-bd99-e64207c942cbThen email here covidvaccine@memorialhermann.orgOr look here https://memorialhermann.org/services/conditions/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-frequently-asked-questions3 - Register at Harris County here https://vacstrac.hctx.net/landing4 - Look for local...

Patient are calling asking to find out who can get the Covid 19 vaccine under phase 1B and Texas. Please see the posting from state of Texas below.....Who can get the vaccine now?Front-line healthcare workers and residents at long-term care facilities (called Phase 1A) plus people over 65 or with...

Methodist West Hospital is scheduling Covid 19 vaccinations for patients that are 65 and older. Please monitor your cell phone and email since most invitations for vaccination are coming via text message and email. Please make sure Methodist has you correct cell phone and email address. If you do not...

 I recommend all immunosuppressed patients receive the COVID vaccine unless they have had anaphylaxis in the past. There is no increased risk for immunosuppressed patients. However, there is a risk that immunosuppressed patients may not mount an immune response and produce antibodies. So if you are immunosuppressed, you might consider...

The Covid 19 vaccine is recommended to be avoided in any patient who has had severe anaphylaxis reactions to any injections in the past. All other patients are recommended to get the Covid 19 vaccine. The vaccine does cause 12 to 24 hours of flulike symptoms with pain at the...

If you have symptoms concerning for Covid 19, we are testing patients here at our office, and down stairs in the first floor the hospital for more urgent cases.  Symptoms of concern include flulike illness signs such as fevers chills and body aching, as well as severe headaches, and dry...

Coronavirus COVID 19 Notice   Attention Patients:   We know that there is a lot of fear and anxiety at this time because of the current coronavirus COVID 19 pandemic .     We are making every effort We are    We want to let you know that we are taking...