SVHC Weekly Health Update: Dec. 10

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December 10, 2021
 
Dr. Dobson Appears on ShiresHealth
 
 
SVMC's Chief Medical Officer and Emergency Medicine Physician Trey Dobson, MD, covered all of the major COVID-related topics on the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and CAT-TV's ShiresHealth program this week.
 
Layers of Protection
 
 
Marie George, MD, FIDSA, infectious disease specialist at SVMC, encourages every one to layer on the COVID mitigation measures as cases rise.
 
 
COVID Booster Availability
Those 16 and older who received a second dose of Pfizer 6 months ago or more may now get a booster shot.
 
 
COVID Questions Answered
As cases rise, so does the uncertainty. Trey Dobson, MD, provides the answers you need. Read More.
 
Which COVID Test to Use?
At-home COVID test kits are now available at local pharmacies. But knowing what test to use can be confusing. Read More.
 
 
SVMC Restricts Visitors
Increases in COVID-19 cases locally have prompted SVMC to restrict visitors for the safety of patients and staff. Read More.
 
 
Emergency Department Renovation
This fun time-lapse video shows the Lodge demolition in 5 minutes flat. Watch Now.
 
New Parent Classes
The friendly nurses at SVMC are ready to teach you everything you need to know about raising a newborn. Browse Classes.
 
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