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Help us build a community of immunity!
Getting vaccinated is critical to your health. Taking care of your own health also protects those around you.
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COVID-19 Boosters
If you were fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccination in 2021, you may be wondering whether you need or should get a booster shot. The answer is yes. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend
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COVID Vaccines for Younger Children: What Parents Need to Know
On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include children ages 5 through 11. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 12 to 15
Even though children aren’t as likely as adults to be infected with COVID-19, they can still catch it, get sick…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions for the new COVID-19 vaccine.
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COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in the United States.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and…
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
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Know the Facts About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
It can be hard to know what’s true about COVID-19. You may hear conflicting reports from different sources. Here are…
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Fetal Growth Restriction
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a term that describes an unborn baby who isn’t growing at the normal rate inside…
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Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
Misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines is prevalent, and it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not. Here, family physicians bust the most common COVID-19 vaccine myths. Myth 1: You can delay routine vaccinations until the pandemic is
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COVID-19 Face Masks
If you need to go into public in the COVID-19 pandemic, wear a face mask to contain your germs and…
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Neighborhood Navigator
An interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services…
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I Tested Positive for COVID-19. Now What?
If you have—or suspect that you have—COVID-19, you should follow the CDC’s recommendations for isolation to stop the spread of…
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Managing Your Vaccine Schedule During COVID-19
If you or your child missed vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a great time to catch up. Vaccines…
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Vacationing Safely During COVID-19
Vacationing is not risk-free during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, if you have to travel, there are ways to decrease your…
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Integrating Back to Work After COVID-19
So much has changed due to COVID-19. You may wonder what to expect when you go back to work. But…
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Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a way for patients to receive access to medical care without leaving their homes by using technology to…
