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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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High honor for steady voice of the pandemic
The Nebraska Hospital Association recognized Mark Rupp, MD, for his dedicated service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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You asked, we answered: Why do my lymph nodes swell after vaccination?
Why do armpit lymph nodes swell?
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You asked, we answered: Are leaky vaccines causing the new COVID-19 mutations?
I’ve heard that the COVID-19 vaccines are “leaky,” and that’s why we’re getting all these new COVID-19 mutations. Are leaky vaccines causing these dangerous COVID-19 mutations?
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You asked, we answered: Are people who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccines at greater risk for cytokine storms?
I have heard that the COVID-19 vaccines can cause a cytokine storm when the vaccinated person comes in contact with another virus. Can this actually happen?
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Fact-check: Erectile dysfunction, swollen testicles and sperm count after COVID-19 vaccination or infection
One of the most repeated myths of COVID-19 vaccination concerns fertility. We lay out the facts.
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PCOS: what it is and why it increases the risk of COVID-19
Some women have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and don’t even know it.
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Is it allergies, COVID-19 or something else? What your mucus might mean
“There’s a lot of people suffering from sinus disease. Your sinus health is important to address, and impacts your well-being and quality of life. Don’t wait to come in, because there are things we can do to help you.”
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You asked, we answered: Do I need the vaccine after getting COVID-19, and how long do I have to wait?
I’ve already had COVID-19. Do I need the vaccine?
Conditions and Services [Q&A] Are we hurting our own immune systems with masks?

[Q&A] Are we hurting our own immune systems with masks?
[VIDEO] Q&A: Are we hurting our own immune systems by wearing masks and sanitizing our hands?
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