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COVID-19: This Early Symptom Could Be First Sign You Have A Breakthrough Omicron Infection COVID-19: This Early Symptom Could Be First Sign You Have A Breakthrough Omicron Infection
Covid-19: This Early Symptom Could Be First Sign You Have A Breakthrough Omicron Infection With an alarming number of breakthrough cases of COVID-19 amid the outbreak of the highly contagious Omicron variant, an early symptom to look for as a possible first sign you've become infected with the strain has emerged. Dr. Allison Arwady, Chicago's Public Health Commissioner, said during a Facebook Live session on Tuesday, Jan. 11 that sore throat is commonly reported, especially in people with "these more mild breakthrough infections," according to NBC Chicago. "We are definitely seeing sore throat be a predictor in that group," Arwady added. With at-home COVID tests difficult t…

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COVID-19: Side Effects Are More Likely After Second Pfizer Or Moderna Dose; Here's Why COVID-19: Side Effects Are More Likely After Second Pfizer Or Moderna Dose; Here's Why
Covid-19: Side Effects Are More Likely After Second Pfizer Or Moderna Dose; Here's Why Feeling a bit sleepy, sore, and achy after getting your COVID-19 vaccine? Don't fret. Side effects are a sign that the body's immune system is responding to the dose, and that it's working, according to medical experts.  One of them, Dr.Allison Arwady, the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, said younger people are more likely to experience side effects because they "have more robust immune system broadly," according to a report by NBC 5 Chicago. Women are also more likely to report side effects than men, Arwady said, noting estrogen can elevate immune response…

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COVID-19: New Info Emerges On Who's More Likely To Experience Vaccine Side Effects COVID-19: New Info Emerges On Who's More Likely To Experience Vaccine Side Effects
Covid-19: New Info Emerges On Who's More Likely To Experience Vaccine Side Effects With an average of about three million Americas receiving COVID-19 vaccines each day, new information has emerged as to who's most susceptible to side effects. Side effects are a sign that the body is responding to the dose, according to medical experts.  One of them, Dr.Allison Arwady, the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, said younger people are more likely to experience side effects because they "have more robust immune system broadly," according to a report by NBC 5 Chicago. Women are also more likely to report side effects than men, Arwady said, noting estrog…

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by Joe Lombardi