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As we head towards the cooler fall months, many wonder if some of their older COVID-19 kits still work. Experts say the tests should work fine, as long as they are not expired.
by Jeremy Alfred 
PCR tests are superior but may indicate a past infection, antigen tests may work past their expiration date, not all COVID-19 kits need nasal swabs, and the test is only reliable when the directions are followed exactly and the testing is done within the correct post-infection time frame.
by Jeremy Alfred 
According to the CDC’s COVID-19 virus surveillance system, a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called KP.3.1.1 has become increasingly dominant in the U.S. The strain emerged at the end of May 2024 and is currently estimated to account for 42.2% of all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. The SARS-CoV-2 KP.3.1.1 strain has evolved from …
by Jeremy Alfred 
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is bringing back the free COVID-19 test kits distributed by USPS. The tests will be available in late September of 2024, though a date has not yet been announced. Under the COVIDtests.gov program, U.S. households will be able to order 4 free COVID-19 testing kits. The program …
by Jeremy Alfred 
New ‘FLiRT’ COVID variants are causing a surge this summer. Learn how to protect yourself and recognize symptoms.
by Fast Lab 
The efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines declines over time but the vaccines still have a protective effect.
by Jeremy Alfred 
Even after you have mostly recovered from your flu are better, you can have lingering cough and fatigue. These symptoms could be a result of inflammation or a secondary infection.
by Jeremy Alfred 
Vaccines exist for RSV to prevent serious illnesses such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. RSV vaccines reduce the risk of hospitalization from RSV.
by Jeremy Alfred 
Recognizing RSV symptoms in your little one can help keep them safe.
by Jeremy Alfred 
We’re going to delve into the impact of the lab leak theory on virus research, exploring both perspectives and the resulting changes in the scientific community.
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