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Healthy Lifestyle Ashley Severson showing her newborn daughter to family members

Caring for a newborn in isolation
For first-time mom Ashley Severson, there have been no meal trains. No extra hands to tidy the house or do dishes. Just her, her husband and her precious baby daughter.
Conditions and Services Daniel W. Johnson, MD, critical care anesthesiologist, shortly after getting his first COVID-19 vaccine.

I’ve been caring for COVID-19 patients in the ICU, and I think refusing the vaccine is a mistake
This is a social media post written by Daniel W. Johnson, MD, Nebraska Medicine critical care anesthesiologist. It is shared here with his permission.
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The one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Another COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized! This one works a little differently than the mRNA vaccines – and it only requires one dose. Get the facts about the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine. See what’s different.
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[Infographic] A look back at the major milestones of the COVID-19 pandemic
After more than a year of COVID-19, these milestones stand out.
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You asked, we answered: Can I get COVID-19 by having sex?
Question: If I’m having unprotected sex, but I have a mask on, will it protect me from COVID-19 if my partner has it?
Questions and Answers Women receiving vaccine

You asked, we answered: Can mRNA vaccines cause infertility?
I have read that the vaccine causes infertility. That would be devastating. I guess it interferes with the formation of the placenta.
Healthy Lifestyle Andrea Jones, MD

Do Black communities trust the COVID-19 vaccines?
Racial inequalities in health care are widespread. So how can Black people trust the COVID-19 vaccines? Primary care physician Andrea Jones, MD, shares her feelings on the COVID-19 crisis.
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You asked, we answered: Is double masking necessary?
Question: Is double masking necessary?
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Why distributing COVID-19 vaccines is tricky, from a pharmacist’s perspective
From a logistics standpoint, the COVID-19 vaccines are pretty complicated. From storage and dilution to timely reporting, get an inside look at what pharmacists and clinic managers do behind the scenes.
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You asked, we answered: Does alcohol affect the COVID-19 vaccines?
Does drinking alcohol affect the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness?
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