Episode Overview
The Omicron variant has become the main topic of conversation surrounding COVID-19. Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan share what we now know, what we think we know and what we have yet to know regarding symptoms, transmission and more!
If you aren't vaccinated, please get vaccinated. If you aren't boosted and it's been more than six months since your last shot, get boosted. Vaccines are the way to prevent infection and get us through this holiday season safely.
– Dr. Asha Shajahan
Highlights
What do we know about the omicron variant?
Should we get the booster shot now or wait?
Is traveling and seeing family over the holidays safe?
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Dr. Gilpin is a board-certified infectious disease and internal medicine physician. He's been practicing infectious diseases for 10 years and has appeared in many publications and lectures on a variety of topics within the specialty.
Dr. Shajahan is a board-certified family physician and medical director of Community Health for ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥, Grosse Pointe. She aims to improve community health by educating physicians on social detriments and cultural humility.
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