COVID-19 Blog

Johnson & Johnson Vaccines at MainStreet

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We are pausing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations per recommendation from the FDA and CDC.  Is it possible to make comparisons about the effectiveness between COVID-19 vaccines? According to fda.gov, no. The only way to accurately compare the effectiveness of medical products, such as vaccines or drugs, is by direct comparison in head-to-head clinical trials,… Read more »

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment FAQ’s

MainStreet Family Care and KidsStreet Urgent Care offering COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments. These are for mild to moderate COVID-19 cases and for people at high risk of disease progression. The FDA has issued EUAs for two investigational monoclonal antibodies that can attach to parts of the virus. As a result, these could help the immune… Read more »

You’re Eligible for a Vaccine, Now What?

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So you’re eligible for your vaccine..now what? It takes a while to figure out where to get a vaccine, when to get a vaccine, and if you’re eligible. Once you get the green light, what do you do next? We’ve outlined a few of the hurdles that lie between you and your vaccine, and how… Read more »

COVID-19 Vaccines for Teachers

Female student wearing a reusable face mask while sitting at her desk in class.

We all love our teachers. And we know, especially during this time, our teachers have faced lots of uncertainty. If you or someone you care about is actively working in the education sector, here is some information that we hope you find helpful. Eligible Teachers ADPH announced that teachers and many others are now eligible… Read more »

Hello Jasper, Georgia!

7 year old female patient speaking with her paediatrician in a doctors office, both are wearing masks due to the new COVID-19 regulations and to avoid the transfer of germs.

We’re so happy to open our doors to Jasper, Georgia! Locals in Jasper have been more than welcoming and our clinic staff is already doing an amazing job. To make things a little easier for you, our patients, we wanted to answer a few frequently asked questions. We hope you stay well, Jasper! But in… Read more »

Alabama Phase 1b COVID-19 Vaccine

Nurse gives senior adult healthcare worker the Covid-19 vaccine

Alabama is now administering vaccines to the rest of phase 1b. Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) announced that starting Monday, February 8, ADPH will extend eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations to include people 65 or older, and additional groups of frontline workers. Phase 1b includes frontline critical workers listed in… Read more »

It’s Not Too Late for a Flu Shot!

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All the news we hear seems to be hyper-focused on the COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, let’s not forget about an important component to staying well in 2021–the flu shot! It’s not too late for a flu shot! If you haven’t already, the CDC says that there’s still time to get your flu shot this winter. In… Read more »

Hello East Ellijay!

Young doctor visits senior woman with surgical mask

We’re so happy to open our doors in East Ellijay, Georgia! Locals in East Ellijay have been more than welcoming and our clinic staff is already doing an amazing job. To make things a little easier for you, our patients, we wanted to answer a few frequently asked questions. We hope you stay well, East… Read more »

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in Alabama

Medicine, Vaccination and Healthcare Concept - Senior Women Wearing Face Protective Medical Mask for Protection From Virus Disease Doing Injection of Vaccine

Will you be getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Alabama? MainStreet Family Care and KidsStreet Urgent Care are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations. These will be available at all MainStreet and KidsStreet clinic locations. Below is information on the current phase of the vaccine distribution. Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine at this time? You can get… Read more »