Sermo Blog: Amplifying the power of physicians' voices

A pregnant woman receives a COVID vaccine in her arm from a healthcare worker wearing blue scrubs and gloves. Both are wearing masks, ensuring the process is safe for pregnancy.

Sermo physicians say COVID vaccines are safe for pregnancy

The World Health Organization recently said on its website that ‘we don’t have any specific reason to believe there will be specific risks that would outweigh the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women.’ And the…

A person wearing a face mask and winter coat is standing on a bus, holding onto a pole, as more people embrace vaccines to stay safe.

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Doctors recommend wearing masks even after vaccine

As coronavirus vaccines are being administered around the globe, many are wondering when—or if—life can go back to normal. Scientists at Columbia University just released a new model that shows millions of people will continue…

An older man in a suit and tie speaks at a podium outdoors, addressing the impact of Biden's COVID plan on physicians.

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Physicians encouraged by Biden’s COVID plan

On January 20th, Joe Biden became president of the United States. It was also the one-year anniversary of the first known case of the novel coronavirus in the U.S., which was reported in Snohomish County,…

A stethoscope rests on papers, symbolizing health measures, as a doctor types on a laptop in the background.

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Sermo doctors feel safe advocating for key health measures

Doctors who use social media to advocate for public health measures, such as mask-wearing, or social injustices, such as health inequity—can find themselves at higher risk for cyberbullying. According to an article on Stat news,…

Three individuals in protective suits and masks carry cardboard boxes from a vehicle in a parking garage, illustrating the urgency of the COVID vaccine rollout as some countries remain behind target.

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Most countries are behind target in COVID vaccine rollout

As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world, vaccinations fall short of the targets set by leaders. As the New York Times reports: “in the race to beat the virus, the virus is still…

A person wearing headphones sits at a desk with a laptop and notepad, gesturing with one hand, fully immersed in teletherapy.

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The future of mental health and teletherapy

Extensive research consistently shows that psychotherapy and mental health counselling are effective for promoting and improving overall health outcomes. Poor mental health can directly impact physical health and chronic physical conditions, potentially cause an individual…

Close-up of COVID vaccines vials labeled "Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2" in a cardboard holder, highlighting the ongoing dialogue about patient distrust and safety assurances among Sermo doctors.

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Sermo doctors say some patients distrust new COVID vaccines

The much-anticipated Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines have been approved and are rolling out. However, as the New York Times reports “the road between delivering the first doses and widespread vaccination at rates that will…

A healthcare worker in blue protective gear administers a vaccine to a person's arm, embodying the dedication physicians demonstrate daily.

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Sermo physicians split over who should receive vaccine first

As the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine rolls out in Britain, Canada, and the US, and the Moderna vaccine is also expected to be granted emergency authorization this week by the US Food and Drug Administration—the debate…

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