COVID-19 Update: The 2024 Summer Surge

Dr. Jason Bowling tells us why we’re seeing a summer surge, what to do if we are sick and when the new combined COVID-19/Flu vaccine will be available.

00:00 – Why is COVID-19 up again?
00:43 – When will we get a new booster?
01:02 – Should I get the current booster now or wait until September for the updated one?
01:51 – How will the new booster protect me better?
02:16 – What is the most common variant out now and will the new booster protect me against that?
02:55 – If the new booster was developed before the latest variant happened, how can it protect me?
03:20 – When will we have a combined COVID-19/flu vaccine?
03:54 – How long can I use my home COVID-19 test past the expiration date on the box?
04:53 – How long does my natural immunity to COVID-19 last after I’ve had it?
05:24 – Are there any specific symptoms associated with the new variant?
05:50 – How do I know if I have COVID-19, flu or another respiratory illness?
06:33 – How can we protect ourselves when COVID-19 levels are high?
07:25 – How long should someone isolate if they have COVID-19?