Believe it or not, as the majority wraps up 2021 with booster shots and a sigh of relief, looking forward to the new year in control of COVID-19, scientists...

Good news for high schoolers – get boosted! The dawn of December 9th, 2021 brought much awaited good news for worried high schoolers and their parents,...

To take or not to take the anti-COVID-19 pill? The emergency approval of both the Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck ‘s Molnupiravir by the US Food & Drug...

Disturbing long-term complications of Covid-19-Neurological Symptoms! Anika H. Ahmed, MD As we complete 19 months of Covid-19 restricted life, one cannot...

COVID-19 Positive but no Symptoms? -Here is what you need to do! Anika H Ahmed, MD  It is an established fact that many people may be walking around...

First Antiviral COVID-19 Pill Paxlovid Approved in the United States Anika H. Ahmed, MD On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, the highly anticipated news was...

COVID-19 Takes it’s Toll on AIDS Patients Also Anika H. Ahmed, MD As masked up and almost fully immunized scientists, researchers, doctors, and other...

Good News- New COVID-19 Vaccine may protect against all variants of Coronavirus! Anika H. Ahmed, MD The Coronavirus continues to create havoc in everyone’s...

Getting Covid-19 after being fully vaccinated can have its perks! Anika H. Ahmed, MD It is amazing to study the immune system of the human body and see...

Good News for parents of infants & toddlers- COVID-19 Vaccine coming soon Anika H. Ahmed, MD The world eagerly received the breaking news on Friday,...

Are our laboratories ready to detect the Omicron variant? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Scientists are not stopping when it comes to the fight against COVID-19....

First Omicron Positive Case Detected in the United States Anika H. Ahmed, MD On Wednesday, December 1st, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute...

How is the Omicron Variant different from Alpha & Delta Variants of COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD As family and friends depart for their respective...

How many more variants of Coronavirus? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Medical practitioners started seeing patients sick with flu like symptoms in early March of...

COVID-19 vaccination for children Anika H. Ahmed, MD As the Covid-19 pandemic continues worldwide, with so far five new variants sprouting more in certain...

Does warmer weather stop the outbreak of COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in all climates,...

To get or not to get booster vaccine for Covid-19 Anika H. Ahmed, MD As pharmaceutical staff continues to work round the clock, conducting clinical trails,...

Another variant of Covid 19 Coronavirus- Omicron Anika H. Ahmed, MD The unique feature of a virus, any virus is that it is constantly mutating and generating...

If I don’t have a mask, what is the best way to cover my face when I go outside? Anika H. Ahmed, MD As a physician I can tell you that the main purpose...

Why is sticking to a sleep schedule important during COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Sleep is critical to physical and mental health as well as to an effective,...

If my state doesn’t have a shelter in place policy can I still go outside? Anika H. Ahmed, MD During the Coronavirus pandemic, the terms “lockdown”, “shelter...

Is 325 mg Aspirin as effective for fever reduction? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Aspirin is a salicylate and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is commonly...

Is the US food supply safe? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The COVID-19 pandemic spreads by person to person transmission through droplet infection. Close contact...

Who is at risk for catching COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Following the pandemic of COVID-19 as a physician, I see that great unease, fear, and confusion...

What OTC medicines should I take if I start feeling flu-like symptoms? Anika H. Ahmed, MD  One sickness that takes its toll on everyone in Fall every...

What should be my first step if I think I have COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD ‌Being a physician with more than 25 years’ experience in preventive medicine,...

What if my underlying condition is/has been under control? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The primary job of a physician is to diagnose any chronic medical condition...

What makes for a weak immune system? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The immune system is the main defense system of the body made up of white blood cells, antibodies,...

What exactly is self-quarantine? Anika H. Ahmed, MD When thinking of self-quarantine for COVID-19, one must understand the meaning of self-quarantine....

What are the earliest symptoms of COVID-19?  Anika H. Ahmed, MD COVID-19 has a long incubation period of 2-14 days, before any symptoms appear. On average...

Should sick people wear masks at home so they don’t infect family members in the household? Anika H. Ahmed, MD I received a text from my nephew who works...

Should children wear masks? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Face masks provide a protective barrier over the nose and mouth to prevent droplet infection – virus-laden...

Should I change my clothes each time I come inside my house? Anika H, Ahmed, MD This question must be addressed scientifically. The important scientific...

Keeping Essential Workers Protected from Coronavirus Anika H. Ahmed, MD I am a physician with more than 25 years’ experience in preventive medicine and...

Is it true that it is dangerous to take ibuprofen if you have COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The decision of taking a fever reducing medicine is an important...

What should I do if there is a COVID-19 outbreak in my community? Anika H. Ahmed, MD A physician expecting an outbreak of an infectious disease in the...

Can I get sick with COVID-19 if it’s on food?  Anika H. Ahmed, MD  September 2020 The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is...

What complications can COVID-19 cause? Anika H. Ahmed, MD  Although COVID-19 is a new disease appearing first in China in the winter of 2019, the pattern...

How do I know if I’m a silent carrier of COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Anyone can be a silent carrier of COVID-19. That can be confirmed with testing....

Does a 10 year old successful Coronary bypass surgery mean I have an underlying medical condition? Having undergone a Coronary bypass surgery deemed successful...

How can I stay safe when I go back to work? Anika H. Ahmed, MD After a prolonged self-quarantine, lockdown, and at times, isolation, everyone wants to...

What should I do if I need to travel for work or in an emergency? Anika H. Ahmed, MD A major risk factor of cross infection is always there while travelling,...

How do you know if you should self-quarantine? Anika H Ahmed, MD One term that a patient does not like hearing from a physician is ‘self-quarantine’ because...

How can I prevent the rest of my family from getting sick if someone in my home gets COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD During a pandemic it is pretty common...

What if you are not able to take Acetaminophen and you have a fever due to COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD  During the pandemic of COVID-19, the first analgesic...

How can I get a COVID-19 test? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Being a physician working in public health for more than 25 years, I fully appreciate the importance...

How does the US manage its food supply during COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD August 2020 The massive pandemic of COVID-19 started from China and spread...

How does the US manage its food supply during COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The massive pandemic of COVID-19 started from China and spread like a wave...

Can my pets spread COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed MD   Pets are loved members of many households and need to be cared for. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,...

What underlying conditions should I be worried about with COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Being a physician dealing with infectious communicable diseases...

Can someone who had COVID-19 and recovered still spread it to others? Anika H Ahmed, MD   October 2020 This is a particularly important question and crucial...

Can I let my children see their friends? Anika H. Ahmed, MD   September 2020 When the pandemic of COVID-19 first became public knowledge, the term most...

Is there a treatment for COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The biggest challenge for a physician is to explain to a patient that there is no curative treatment...

At what temperature should you begin taking a fever reducer? Anika H. Ahmed, MD  August 2020 A fever is a physiological reaction of the body to any infection...

How can I protect my kids from COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD July 2020 The pandemic of COVID-19 has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives across the globe...

Does the virus live on plastic shopping bags if someone does my shopping for me? Anika H. Ahmed, MD July 2020 Plastic bags are still commonly used for...

Do kids show COVID-19 symptoms differently?  Anika H. Ahmed, MD   The multi-spike, highly contagious, highly infectious, and highly dangerous Coronavirus...

How can I make my own hand sanitizer at home? Anika H. Ahmed, MD One thing common across the globe during the pandemic of COVID-19 has been the scarcity...

How is COVID-19 Different from the Coronavirus? Anika H Ahmed, MD Coronavirus is an interesting name to give to a virus. Corona means ‘Crown’. Coronavirus...