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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 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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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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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…
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International Travel: Tips for Staying Healthy
International travel can be fun and adventurous. But these days, it’s important to check travel health advisories before you…
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COVID-19 Testing
There are two types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests. If you think you have COVID-19, you should contact your doctor to…
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Top 10 Tips From Your Family Doctor
Family doctors offer the top 10 ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
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Hand Sanitizers and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from getting COVID-19 is to wash your hands with soap and…
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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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Approval of the Pfizer COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know
On August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its first full approval of a vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19. Previously, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was available under emergency use authorization. That means that the vaccine has
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Delta Variant: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 is a serious health crisis in U.S. communities and across the globe. Since it was first identified in late 2019, COVID-19, which is caused by the coronavirus, has evolved into more powerful strains. This includes the powerful Delta variant. The
