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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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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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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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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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LGBTQ Mental Health Issues
LGBTQ teens and young adults are at a greater risk for poor mental health than other youth. As a parent,…
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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
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Teen Suicide
Teen suicide is when a child ends his or her life. However, not all suicide attempts end in death. In…
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Depression in Children and Teens
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Read about how to cope with depression and suicidal thoughts.
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Ways to Control Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you…
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Coping with a Family Member’s Opioid Addiction
Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction is incredibly difficult. Educate yourself how best to help them while taking…
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Prescription and OTC Drug Abuse
The abuse of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines is an epidemic. Ask your doctor how to safely treat pain to…
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
It’s important to take opioids exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should also take care storing and disposing of…
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Living With Diabetes: How a CGM Can Help
Using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM) can help some patients who have diabetes keep their blood glucose level from…
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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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You Don’t Have to Handle Dementia Care Alone
When a loved one has dementia, your family doctor can be a trusted resource and partner in their care.
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Plasma Viral Load Testing
A plasma viral load (PVL) test measures how much human immunodeficiency virus is in your blood. That amount of HIV…
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Medical Errors: Tips to Help Prevent Them
Medical errors are one of the nation’s leading causes of death and injury. Help prevent errors by becoming an active…
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