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Dr. Elliot Francke
Infectious Disease Specialist
Dr. Elliot Francke is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Francke specializes in infections that are difficult to diagnose or unresponsive to treatments, such as HIV or airborne infections from a foreign country. Infectious disease specialists usually work with conditions that are not treatable by a primary physician but it is important to keep contact with the primary physician in order to receive information about the patients history and for deciding which diagnostic tests are appropriate.
Dr. Elliot Francke
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Northwestern University
- Accepting new patients
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Vaccine booster?
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You should definitely get the booster. Please also ask your doctor if it is possible you have immune suppression, and should have your general immunity READ MORE
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You should definitely get the booster. Please also ask your doctor if it is possible you have immune suppression, and should have your general immunity tested along with a good physical exam.
You should definitely get the booster. Please also ask your doctor if it is possible you have immune suppression, and should have your general immunity tested along with a good physical exam.
Hepatitis B and C transmission?
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Your risk is extremely low if you do not have an open wound or scratch exposed to that blood, even less if you washed your hands afterward.
Your risk is extremely low if you do not have an open wound or scratch exposed to that blood, even less if you washed your hands afterward.
What's in the covid vaccine?
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The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has a small risk of clotting. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines do not have a clotting risk. Oddly, multiple studies show READ MORE
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The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has a small risk of clotting. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines do not have a clotting risk. Oddly, multiple studies show the disease itself is less immunogenic and less protective than the mRNA vaccines. You can see a full list of vaccine contents online if you just search contents of each vaccine. Except for one or two deaths from severe allergy, there have been no deaths due to the mRNA vaccines in millions of doses. The death rate with the vaccine, and the causes of death, are the expected numbers without the vaccine.
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine has a small risk of clotting. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines do not have a clotting risk. Oddly, multiple studies show the disease itself is less immunogenic and less protective than the mRNA vaccines. You can see a full list of vaccine contents online if you just search contents of each vaccine. Except for one or two deaths from severe allergy, there have been no deaths due to the mRNA vaccines in millions of doses. The death rate with the vaccine, and the causes of death, are the expected numbers without the vaccine.
Vaccine for Hodgkin patient?
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You should not use the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Either of the mRNA vaccines would work, with the following caveats: Levels of immunity achieved READ MORE
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You should not use the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Either of the mRNA vaccines would work, with the following caveats: Levels of immunity achieved with these, or other vaccines, are lower when your immunity is low, as it is with your illness; that said, Moderna levels are not as high as Pfizer, but last longer. This is in general, and may not apply to you specifically. I would recommend either mRNA vaccine.
You should not use the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Either of the mRNA vaccines would work, with the following caveats: Levels of immunity achieved with these, or other vaccines, are lower when your immunity is low, as it is with your illness; that said, Moderna levels are not as high as Pfizer, but last longer. This is in general, and may not apply to you specifically. I would recommend either mRNA vaccine.
Blood pressure?
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Your body is stressed, and you should have a thorough physical examination. There are many potential causes for your symptoms.
Your body is stressed, and you should have a thorough physical examination. There are many potential causes for your symptoms.
Parasites under skin?
Thanks for the question. You should go. If there is anything visible, it can be removed and examined by a pathologist.
I had my period for 2 months after covid vaccine? What’s happening?
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This is not related to the vaccine. Please see your gynecologist ASAP.
This is not related to the vaccine. Please see your gynecologist ASAP.
Newly vaccinated?
Thanks for the question. You can certainly drink coffee after the vaccine.
COVID-19 weird symptoms?
Thanks for the question. This is not a covid symptom, so I advise going to the doctor.
Is it safe for me to report to work?
Unfortunately, adults can acquire the virus that causes HFMD, and spread it without symptoms. However, if you avoid direct contact, and you are not coughing or sneezing, you may READ MORE
Unfortunately, adults can acquire the virus that causes HFMD, and spread it without symptoms. However, if you avoid direct contact, and you are not coughing or sneezing, you may work.
After the 2nd dose of Pfizer vaccine?
Thanks for the question. The vaccine itself is not the cause of your symptoms. COVID is one of many different infections that can cause your symptoms. Asthma and allergies, smoking READ MORE
Thanks for the question. The vaccine itself is not the cause of your symptoms. COVID is one of many different infections that can cause your symptoms. Asthma and allergies, smoking and other irritants, some medications, and other causes also are possible. You should see your doctor to determine the source and best treatments.
My ex girlfriend has HPV?
Thanks for the question. You may well have HPV, since it is transmitted by direct contact. A vaccine for the most common types is available up to age 24. You can be tested by your READ MORE
Thanks for the question. You may well have HPV, since it is transmitted by direct contact. A vaccine for the most common types is available up to age 24. You can be tested by your doctor for active disease, that might be transmissable.
Meniere's Disease and the Covid Vaccine?
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There is one study that mentions that of 3100 ENT office visits for symptoms like Meniere's, 30 were vaccinated for Covid within 10 days of onset of READ MORE
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There is one study that mentions that of 3100 ENT office visits for symptoms like Meniere's, 30 were vaccinated for Covid within 10 days of onset of symptoms. This in no way correlates Meniere's worsening after the vaccine, because we have no idea how many people with Meniere's worsened without the vaccine. I cannot state with certainty you should avoid the vaccine.
There is one study that mentions that of 3100 ENT office visits for symptoms like Meniere's, 30 were vaccinated for Covid within 10 days of onset of symptoms. This in no way correlates Meniere's worsening after the vaccine, because we have no idea how many people with Meniere's worsened without the vaccine. I cannot state with certainty you should avoid the vaccine.
I have a sore throat?
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Sore throat can be due to acid reflux from the stomach, food allergy, overuse of the larynx, post-nasal drip from sinus allergies, smoking and other READ MORE
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Sore throat can be due to acid reflux from the stomach, food allergy, overuse of the larynx, post-nasal drip from sinus allergies, smoking and other irritants, and a few rare conditions. See your doctor if it persists more than a few days.
Sore throat can be due to acid reflux from the stomach, food allergy, overuse of the larynx, post-nasal drip from sinus allergies, smoking and other irritants, and a few rare conditions. See your doctor if it persists more than a few days.
Cat bite?
Thanks for the question. You do not need an injection if the skin is unbroken, but have it examined to be sure.
Is a physical exam done with pants and underwear off completely?
There are certainly discrete ways of performing a physical examination.
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Can you take marijuana while having covid?
Thanks for the question. There is actually a study that shows that smoking marijuana does not predispose to worse symptoms or outcome with COVID. Oddly enough, that same study READ MORE
Thanks for the question. There is actually a study that shows that smoking marijuana does not predispose to worse symptoms or outcome with COVID. Oddly enough, that same study shows that if people are exposed to secondary marijuana smoke, that is in the same room, have a much higher risk of poor outcome. So if you must smoke, do it alone. Cigarette smoke does predispose to poor outcome either in the smoker or people exposed secondarily.
Chance of getting covid if you were wearing a mask?
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You should ask this person if he or she has been tested. He or she is obligated to quarantine if exposed. Unfortunately, asymptomatic people can transmit READ MORE
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You should ask this person if he or she has been tested. He or she is obligated to quarantine if exposed. Unfortunately, asymptomatic people can transmit the disease. You have low likelihood of acquisition with a K95 mask. If you are unsure, wait 5 days after last exposure and get tested yourself.
You should ask this person if he or she has been tested. He or she is obligated to quarantine if exposed. Unfortunately, asymptomatic people can transmit the disease. You have low likelihood of acquisition with a K95 mask. If you are unsure, wait 5 days after last exposure and get tested yourself.
Covid antibodies?
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About 5 to 7 percent of those vaccinated do not respond to the vaccine. Some reasons include immunosuppression, age, and diminution over time of the READ MORE
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About 5 to 7 percent of those vaccinated do not respond to the vaccine. Some reasons include immunosuppression, age, and diminution over time of the response. You should see your doctor about your immune system, and consider revaccination with a different vaccine if your immune system is intact.
About 5 to 7 percent of those vaccinated do not respond to the vaccine. Some reasons include immunosuppression, age, and diminution over time of the response. You should see your doctor about your immune system, and consider revaccination with a different vaccine if your immune system is intact.
Can a microcythemic person get a covid-19 vaccine?
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Small red blood cells are not a contraindication to vaccination, nor would the vaccine have any effect on the condition.
Small red blood cells are not a contraindication to vaccination, nor would the vaccine have any effect on the condition.
