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3 reasons why teens and adolescents should get COVID-19 vaccines
Playdates. Sleepovers. Sports. Kids are itching to return to kid stuff. Here’s why vaccines are the way to get them there.
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You asked, we answered: Do the COVID-19 vaccines contain aborted fetal cells?
Do the COVID-19 vaccines contain aborted fetal cells?
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You asked, we answered: Do your OB-GYN doctors have experience with hyperemesis gravidarum?
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea for pregnant women and is different from morning sickness.
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Celebrating survivors: Scott and Lisa Williams' story
Sept. 29, 2017, was the 19-year anniversary of Scott's diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and also marked the day that I was receiving my first chemotherapy treatment for my triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis.
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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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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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You asked, we answered: What reactions have people had to the COVID-19 vaccines?
What reactions have people had to the COVID-19 vaccine?
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You asked, we answered: If I got COVID and I'm fine, why should I get vaccinated?
If there’s a 98% chance I’ll be ok if I get COVID-19, then why would I want a vaccine that is 95% effective? Am I missing something?
Healthy Lifestyle How to calculate COVID-19 stats for your area

How to calculate COVID-19 stats for your area
Can you think like an epidemiologist? See expert guidelines on four key COVID-19 statistics, along with how we’re doing locally.
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