Category Archives: General Health

Yes. People who want to get pregnant in the future may receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Probably, but we don’t know for sure. Different expert groups have differing recommendations.

After almost a year of incredibly contentious debate about the place of the old medication, hydroxychloroquine, in the prevention of COVID-19, we finally have what I think is the first randomized controlled trial to give us a pretty good answer … Continue reading →

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Patients and friends have been asking this excellent question. Here is the latest advice from the CDC.

No. Typically, herd immunity is achieved when you have 70 to 90 percent of a population immune through natural infection or vaccination.

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. Here’s a recent Q&A about exercise:

No. Side effects such as fatigue or headache occur in under five percent of participants. Less than two percent developed muscle aches or fever.

No. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines do not change or interact with your DNA in any way.

Patients and friends are asking about the two extremely effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 (caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2) from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna compare. Here is a nice summary of the differences in each that was prepared by my friends … Continue reading →

Yes. COVID-19 vaccination works by teaching your immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19, and this protects you from getting seriously sick with COVID-19.

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. Here’s a recent Q&A about exercise:

Yes. Due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible, a COVID vaccine should be offered to you regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 infection.

There are several. To prevent hospitalization and death is the most important, but least likely. To prevent spreading it to family and friends is important and likely. But to prevent YOU from long-term side effects of COVID itself may be … Continue reading →

Patients and friends are asking why they must keep on with hand washing and wearing a mask along with physical distancing around folks outside their immediate family. Here is a nice summary prepared by my friends at ConsumerLab.com based upon … Continue reading →

No. Neither the recently authorized and recommended vaccines nor the other COVID-19 vaccines currently in clinical trials in the United States can cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current … Continue reading →

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. Here’s a recent Q&A about exercise:

No. None of the authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.

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Patients and friends are asking if pain relievers/fever reducers can be taken to reduce the side effects of the COVID vaccine. Here is a nice summary prepared by my friends at ConsumerLab.com.

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. Here’s a recent Q&A about sleep:

My friends at ConsumerLab.com have updated their excellent article answering the question: Who Should or Should Not Get Vaccinated with the COVID vaccine?

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. Here’s a recent Q&A about better sleep:

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My friends at ConsumerLab.com have a great update on the COVID vaccine and all the allergies you’ve been hearing about. Below are some details. I use this information to answer questions my patients have about taking th COVID vaccine with … Continue reading →

I enjoy being able to answer questions from the readers of Today’s Christian Living magazine in my “Ask Dr. Walt” column. Here’s a recent Q&A about preventive medicine:

I have loved serving as a visiting professor at the In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, OK, a program that trains young family medicine residents for a life of missionary service. Enis Sakirgil, MD, the president of … Continue reading →

The news the last couple of days has centered on some experts recommending altering the COVID vaccine schedule approved by the FDA. Using 1/2 doses of the Moderna vaccine in some folks, delaying the second shot in other folks, etc. … Continue reading →

YOU CAN FIND PART ONE OF THE Q&A HERE. Dear Dr. Walt, I know you support natural medicines (herbs, vitamins, and supplements) that are safe and effective for various conditions. So, what are your thoughts about the cornucopia of over-the-counter … Continue reading →

Dear Dr. Walt, I know you support natural medicines (herbs, vitamins, and supplements) that are safe and effective for various conditions. So, what are your thoughts about the cornucopia of over-the-counter products being hawked to boost our immune system to … Continue reading →