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COVID-19 research: Fact, Fiction or Something In-Between

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March 28, 2023

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a seemingly endless supply of studies, articles, advice, and other information available on the internet. Whether you want to know if the COVID-19 vaccine is safe or what COVID-19 vaccine myths have been debunked, a quick search online will yield tons of results – but not all of them are sources you should be trusting for accurate, reliable information about COVID-19 and the Coronavirus.

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Coronavirus and Travel: What You Should Know

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March 28, 2023

As the end of the year draws closer, more and more of us are making travel plans for the holidays. But it’s important to remember that unless you are fully vaccinated against the Coronavirus, the CDC does still recommend avoiding travel.

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Does the Benefits of COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11 outweigh the risks?

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March 28, 2023

When people consider COVID-19 and its impact on children, they often look to data that shows the majority of COVID-19 cases in children are mild. That’s one reason why, ever since the FDA authorized the use of the vaccine for children between the ages of 5 – 11, some parents have been hesitant to get their children vaccinated against the Coronavirus. They want to know whether the benefit of a COVID-19 vaccination for those under 12 outweighs the risk and if a COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for children.

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Are COVID-19 vaccine booster shots recommended?

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March 28, 2023

If you’ve been following the latest updates about the COVID-19 vaccine, you’ve likely heard information about getting an additional dose, often referred to as a third shot. You might even be wondering what the difference is between the third shot and a booster shot, or if they’re the same thing. As the vaccine choices and options broaden, it’s absolutely normal to feel confused about which one is right for you. That’s why we’re here to help clear things up!

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COVID-19, RSV, and the Flu Could Be a Triple Threat

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March 28, 2023

Nearly a year after the COVID-19 vaccines were authorized for distribution in the United States, concerns about catching and spreading the Coronavirus are prominent. The pandemic is continuing as we near the end of2021, and the upcoming cold weather months present two new challenges: flu/influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus, otherwise known as the RSV virus.

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COVID-19 Survivors May Develop Mental Illness Later

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March 28, 2023

Over time, we’re finding that the adverse health effects of COVID-19 don’t necessarily end when a patient no longer has an active infection. In fact, according to a new study from the medical journal The Lancet Psychiatry, one in five Covid survivors develop a mental illness a short time after being diagnosed.

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