Is there a nasal spray vaccine? Can ivermectin be used as a treatment or preventative for COVID?
DETROIT  Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Dr. Frank McGeorge has been keeping viewers up-to-date and informed on all fronts. Hes been answering your questions about the vaccine, the vaccination process and more. Read: More answers to questions about coronavirus  I have heard scientists are developing a nasal spray vaccine and an oral vaccine. Vaccines like this that being developed, but research is so preliminary that it is unknown how safe or effective they might be, or if they would come to the market. The shots will be the only option for a long time. Ivermectin is a medication most that is often used to treat parasites in animals. In humans, it is approved for topical application to treat head lice and a condition called rosacea, and orally to treat certain parasites that can infect humans. Ad  There has been interest in using it to treat COVID after researchers found high concentrations could inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication in test tube experiments, but the limited human data does not suggest its helpful. Both the FDA and WHO recommend against the use of ivermectin against COVID-19, but there are studies looking into it. Unvaccinated family members say I shouldnt wear a mask because Im vaccinated, the numbers are down and they wont get sick if they catch it. It is true that if you are vaccinated, the chances of bringing the infection home to your children is extremely low. Its also true that the numbers are going down and young children tend to tolerate a COVID infection better than adults. However, only you can decide what is safest for your children. The current risk is not zero. Ad  Until they can be vaccinated, your kids will certainly be more protected by wearing masks and not eating in restaurants. My husband and I are fully vaccinated since February. No. The risk of COVID from surfaces is much lower than thought. If youre both fully vaccinated, you can drop those precautions. Ask Dr. McGeorge