COVID-19 For Dummies

By: Edward K. Chapnick MD

Narrated by: Steve Menasche

COVID-19 for Dummies gives you reliable information on what COVID-19 is, how it spreads, how it can be treated, and how to manage long COVID.

What is a coronavirus? What is a variant? What should we be doing to protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19 infection? This jargon-free guide answers all your basic questions. You'll also learn the fundamentals of immunology, how vaccines work, and the types of vaccines used for COVID, as well as what we can do to protect ourselves. Expert author Edward K. Chapnick explains who is at the greatest risk and what treatments are available, so you can be confident that you have the knowledge you need to stay safe and healthy.

- Understand what vaccines are used for COVID and how they work

- Learn how to recognize and manage the symptoms of long COVID

- Discover how viruses spread, mutate, and cause illness

- Be informed about which treatments work-and which do not

COVID-19 for Dummies is a quick crash course for people with COVID-19 and long COVID who want to learn more about how to treat and manage their symptoms. Anyone who wants to know more about this new disease will appreciate this trustworthy Dummies guide.

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