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Conditions and Services Worried about getting COVID-19 from the vaccine? Watch this

Worried about getting COVID-19 from the vaccine? Watch this
A video of health care professionals talking about how they feel about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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I think I broke my rib. Now what?
Everyone has 12 pairs of ribs wrapped around their chest to protect vital organs. If you think you've broken or fractured a rib, you should see a doctor for evaluation.
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Help broken ribs heal faster – how to know if you're healing normally
What should the healing process look like? How do you know if the pain has been going on for too long? Here's some advice.
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How are stroke and heart attack related?
Learn about how stroke and heart attacks are related.
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Why vaccination is our best shot against variants
Herd immunity is still a long way off. Find out what it will take to prevent against potentially more infectious variants.
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How the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine works
The Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine uses a slightly different approach than the previous two COVID-19 (Pfizer and Moderna) vaccines.
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Post-COVID syndrome: Common symptoms and how to know if you have it
If you’re still sick weeks after an initial COVID-19 infection, you’re not alone. “Post-COVID” is affecting many COVID-19 survivors. Find out common post-COVID symptoms and how to tell if you’re contagious.
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You've been diagnosed with skin cancer. Now what?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but it's highly treatable.
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Treatments for troublesome varicose veins
What can you do about varicose veins?
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What to do for each type of headache
Some headaches you can handle by yourself at home, while others require a doctor’s help. How can you know which is which? Check out this handy infographic.
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