infectious disease expert

Generally speaking, itsnevera scientifically sound decision to expose yourself to infection intentionally.

you’ve got the option to never be sure how your body will respond to a new pathogen.

The truth is, you never know how each infection will proceed.

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You may be lucky, but, unfortunately, you may not, he tells Well+Good.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

However, research tells us that the COVID-19 booster is at least80 percent effectivein protecting people from severe infections.

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Dr. Gwen Murphy is an epidemiologist and is passionate about public health and cancer prevention.

There are many reports of the young, without preexisting conditions,being hospitalized.

How do you know that wont be you or someone you love?

Its a challenging but crucial question to consider.

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Its also important to remember that COVID-19 can cause trouble after theCDC-recommended quarantine period.

For many people, this virus may have long-term health consequences.

I know that the urge to get it over with can be strong.

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Were all eager to get back to real-life.

Purposefully infecting yourself is absolutely the wrong way to go about this, says Dr. Shah.

The consequences of becoming infected with COVID are equally clear in hospitalization and death rates.

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