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How the COVID-19 pandemic might impact your period
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is evident in many ways, including subtle, secondary problems that specifically affect women.
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This pregnant mom wasn't going to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Until…
Shahnaz Benner wasn't going to get the COVID-19 vaccine until...
Conditions and Services The COVID-19 vaccine: Fact vs. fiction

[VIDEO] The COVID-19 vaccine: Fact vs. fiction
Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Infectious diseases expert Mark Rupp, MD, and EMS physician Eric Ernest, MD have answers.
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How blood type affects COVID-19
Scientists have learned that your blood type does seem to make a difference on your odds of catching COVID-19 and having a worse disease. See which blood types are more likely to get sick.
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You asked, we answered: Does vaccine herd immunity work?
I have read that it is important that a large percentage of people get the vaccine. It is not clear to me why.
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7 steps to prepare for your COVID-19 vaccines
Wondering what to do with other vaccines? Should you eat before? What should you have on hand at home? Know how to get ready for your COVID-19 vaccines with these quick tips.
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Black colleagues share their reasons for getting the COVID-19 vaccines
Hear the whys of three Black colleagues from Nebraska Medicine.
Patient Stories Bridget, Casey and their baby, girl Andi, are happy and healthy together.

New mother fights CF and COVID-19
As a person with cystic fibrosis, Bridget Newsom thought she and her husband would never have kids.
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You asked, we answered: Should immunocompromised people get a COVID-19 vaccine?

I'm immunocompromised. Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
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How we felt after we got the (second) vaccine
Some Nebraska Medicine employees are starting to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what they said.
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