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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 now available
It’s finally happened. COVID-19 vaccines are now available for our littlest ones, ages 6 months to 5 years.
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Are the recent hepatitis cases in kids associated with COVID-19 or the COVID-19 vaccine?
You may have seen recent media coverage about nine children in Nebraska who fell ill with hepatitis.
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9 COVID-19 vaccine updates: FDA approvals, boosters for kids 5+ and more
We've compiled all recent vaccine developments in one place.
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4th dose for people 50 years and up: Booster protection against omicron
On March 29, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration authorized a second booster (fourth dose) of mRNA vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna) for people 50 years and up. The same day, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the same.
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COVID-19 vaccine statistics: Rare side effects
If you’re considering vaccination, you may be concerned about the long-term risks. Ease your uncertainty with fact-checked information by our experts.
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You asked we answered: Can a person transmit COVID-19 through hair?
Can a person transmit COVID-19 through hair or hair follicles?
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8 surprising long-COVID symptoms
As of today, there’s no one treatment for long COVID. It’s a complicated illness that can affect multiple areas of the body. Many symptoms can come and go. What’s more, one person’s long COVID course can look very different from another’s.
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A curious case of COVID blood clots, solved by a surgeon named Cook
When Veronica Calero caught COVID-19 in November 2020, she couldn’t eat or drink for days.
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Your N95 respirator guide: The right way to wear and reuse
The federal government is sending free N95 respirators to pharmacies across the country. If you’re new to N95 masks, we’ve got guidance for using and reusing N95 masks effectively.
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[Video] At-home rapid tests for COVID-19: An expert's how-to guide
Watch Claire Cook, Nebraska Medicine medical lab scientist, demonstrate with a BinaxNOW test, one of the most common tests available to the public.
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