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Conditions and Services Omicron transmission: how contagious diseases spread

Omicron transmission: how contagious diseases spread
As of December 2021, community transmission is high or substantial in over 90% of U.S. counties. That includes Douglas and Sarpy counties.
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5 common questions about diabetes and COVID-19
If you or someone you love lives with diabetes, you may have additional concerns about how the COVID-19 virus may impact your health.
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7 strange symptoms of COVID-19, including rashes, COVID toes and hair loss
Some of these symptoms are normal and similar to what we see with other types of infections, while others are not.
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Debating whether to attend that holiday gathering? 6 things to think about
Put the latest advice into action. Get six simple-to-answer questions about which events are safe and which to skip. Plus, how to decline if you’re just not ready.
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Parents, your questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids answered
COVID-19 is now a vaccine-preventable disease for young children ages 5 through 11. Children can get two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine created just for them.
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The big 4 anti-aging topicals: vitamin C serum, retinol, growth factors and peptides
There are about a million skin care products out there, with many of them claiming to have anti-aging properties. But which ones actually work?
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Are gummy vitamins good for you?
Gummy vitamins taste amazing, but does that good taste mean good health? Find out if gummy vitamins are worth the hype.
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4 tips to avoid sun damage
While melanoma accounts for just 1% of all skin cancers, it causes the majority of skin cancer-related deaths.
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Can zinc, oregano oil, vitamin C or D prevent or treat COVID-19?
Some have claimed that taking the right vitamins at home can fight off COVID-19. See what infectious diseases expert Susan Swindells, MBBS, says about ongoing research.
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6 things your face could be saying about your health
Changes on your face could mean it’s time to take a closer look at what may be happening beneath your skin.
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