UPMC Susquehanna, including Williamsport’s and Lock Haven’s hospitals, started rolling out vaccinations to UPMC patients over the age of 85 in Lycoming, Cli
Time to plan a trip? Expert advice on when & how to fly again
With more vaccines coming, there’s hope that we may finally be seeing the end of this pandemic. That has some wondering if it’s okay to start traveling by air again. Author: Ryan Leckey Updated: 6:51 AM EST February 4, 2021
One thing that usually helps many of us get through the doldrums of winter is planning a plane trip for the upcoming spring or summer.
But the big question facing so many during this pandemic: “Is it safe to take to the skies again?”
Newswatch 16 s Ryan Leckey tackled this topic on Thursday.
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Among the distrust surrounding COVID vaccines from many community members, local healthcare workers report that they have not had any dangerous reactions from the Pfizer vaccine.
“Trust the science,” say Dr. Gregory Salzler, vascular surgeon at Geisinger Medical Center; Stephanie Suzadail, flight registered nurse with Geisinger Life-Flight; and Dr. Rutul Dalal, medical director of infectious diseases and chairman of infection control at UPMC in the Susquehanna region.
They are urging community members to consider getting it when it is their turn.
All three have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Dr. Dalal received his first vaccine on Dec. 22 and his second on Jan. 12.
Among the distrust surrounding COVID vaccines from many community members, local healthcare workers report that their experience with the Pfizer vaccine has not