COVID-19

Young Woman with a pain in the breasts. portrait of an attractive young woman holding her chest

March 12, 2021

Swollen Lymph Nodes Can Be Vaccine Side Effect

This temporary inflammation after a COVID-19 shot is not a reason to worry.

Immune Health, Lymphatic System, Women's Health

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March 4, 2021

Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Things to Know

The most common reported side effect of the COVID-19 vaccines is pain at the injection site.

Vaccines

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Close-up of potential vaccines vials for Covid-19 for medical test in scientist's hands during research and development in laboratory.

March 2, 2021

6 Things to Know About the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The new vaccine requires only one shot.

Vaccines

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Top view of a Female doctor giving vaccine to a senior man in her clinic.

February 24, 2021

Fact Check: 3 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines

Stop the spread of misinformation to help end the pandemic.

Vaccines

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older woman wears a face mask while she looks out the window

February 15, 2021

You Can Still Get COVID-19 After Vaccination, but You’re Less Likel...

The vaccines may not prevent the virus, but they will protect against serious illness.

Vaccines

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A pile of blue protective face masks

February 11, 2021

Should You Wear 2 Masks?

An expert shares four things to know about layering masks.

Infectious Diseases

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Close up of a young woman getting vaccinated

February 10, 2021

6 Things You Need to Know About Getting Your Second Dose of the COV...

Here are six things you need to know about getting your second dose.

Vaccines

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Close-up of bottles of COVID-19 vaccine

February 4, 2021

What’s the Difference Between FDA Emergency Use Authorization and F...

An overview of Emergency Use Authorization and how it differs from normal vaccine approval.

Vaccines

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provider places bandage over the arm of someone just vaccinated

February 4, 2021

How a Vaccine Gets Approved

All vaccines are extensively tested to make sure they work and are safe.

Vaccines

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Doctor showing covid-19 tube test and sampling swab

February 2, 2021

5 Things We Know About the COVID-19 Variants

Viruses change all the time—here’s how to protect yourself.

Vaccines

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Covid-19 vaccination record card with vials and syringe.

February 1, 2021

More COVID-19 Vaccines Are in Development, and You Can Join the Pro...

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax could play an important role in vaccinating rural communities.

Vaccines

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Woman in bed with the flu

January 29, 2021

The COVID-19 ‘Long Haulers’

Some people experience long-term side effects of COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases

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