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[NPR] How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?
With the fear of infection on our minds these days, it’s easy to get panicky about everyday choices. Infectious disease and food safety experts weigh in on ordering dinner to-go. “I know people are worried, but from what we know currently about the virus, it’s safe to eat food prepared at restaurants so long as…
Read More[FactCheck] COVID-19 Face Mask Advice, Explained
It’s a seemingly simple question that has divided experts and nations since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak: Should members of the public who aren’t sick use face masks to limit the spread of the disease? For months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintained that the only people who needed to wear face…
Read MoreOIC is now conducting COVID-19 Treatment and Prevention studies in addition to other clinical research trials! Inquire below today!
Orlando Immunology Center (OIC) is proud to announce to the Central Florida community that our research center located at 1707 N Mills Avenue, Orlando, 32803 has been selected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in collaboration with the HIV Vaccine Trial Network (HVTN) to participate in one of the most promising COVID-19 vaccine studies sponsored by Oxford University and AstraZeneca. OIC…
Read MoreTips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
In the event of an infectious disease outbreak, local officials may require the public to take measures to limit and control the spread of the disease. This tip sheet provides information about social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. The government has the right to enforce federal and state laws related to public health if people within…
Read MoreWhy Creating an HIV Vaccine Matters Now
Sex. We all have sex. It’s natural. We might not talk about it but it’s literally how we all got here. When was the last time you had sex? In the last year? This brings us to why creating an HIV vaccine matters now more than ever. But I don’t have HIV, so why does…
Read MoreWhat is the Purpose of PrEP?
What is PrEP? How effective is PrEP? How long do I take PrEP before it works? What medications are taken during PrEP? Does PrEP have side effects? How do I get started? Is PrEP right for me? Preventing an HIV infection could be what saves your life, and thanks to drugs like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV…
Read MoreHurricane Ian Closure
Our office will close at 12pm on Wednesday, September 28th and remain closed through Thursday, September 29th due to Hurricane Ian. We will resume seeing patients as soon as it is safe to do so. For updates, please check back here or give us a call. Stay safe!
Read MoreTropical Storm Nicole Closure
Due to tropical storm Nicole, our office will be closed on Thursday, November 10th. All patients with appointments scheduled for Thursday will be seen through a tele-health visit. Those with procedures scheduled may be rescheduled on Friday or early next week. Our team will be reaching out to you to provide more details. We will resume…
Read More2022 Holiday Hours
So that we may all enjoy the holidays, our office will be closed on the following days. Thursday, November 24th Friday, November 25th Monday, December 26th Monday, January 2nd
Read MoreWhat Is Usually the First Sign of HIV?
What is HIV? What are the signs of an HIV infection? What is an HIV test? What if my HIV test result is positive? HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus, exists within the bodies of more than 1.2 million Americans. Each year, more than 35,000 new infections emerge. If left untreated, the virus can lead to acquired…
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