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Nebraska Medicine News Mark Rupp, MD

High honor for steady voice of the pandemic
The Nebraska Hospital Association recognized Mark Rupp, MD, for his dedicated service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conditions and Services [VIDEO] You have the power: Let’s talk about COVID-19 vaccines

[VIDEO] You have the power: Let's talk about COVID-19 vaccines
We are local physicians in the community. We know you have questions about how to keep your family healthy. In this video, we share our experiences with COVID-19 vaccines.
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Is it safe to gargle iodine or inhale peroxide? This medical toxicologist says no
Why gargling iodine and inhaling peroxide can be dangerous
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You asked, we answered: Why do my lymph nodes swell after vaccination?
Why do armpit lymph nodes swell?
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You asked, we answered: Are leaky vaccines causing the new COVID-19 mutations?
I’ve heard that the COVID-19 vaccines are “leaky,” and that’s why we’re getting all these new COVID-19 mutations. Are leaky vaccines causing these dangerous COVID-19 mutations?
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You asked, we answered: Are people who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccines at greater risk for cytokine storms?
I have heard that the COVID-19 vaccines can cause a cytokine storm when the vaccinated person comes in contact with another virus. Can this actually happen?
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Bearing witness: Nurses through the eyes of a doctor
I see you.
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Fact-check: Erectile dysfunction, swollen testicles and sperm count after COVID-19 vaccination or infection
One of the most repeated myths of COVID-19 vaccination concerns fertility. We lay out the facts.
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You asked, we answered: Should pregnant or breastfeeding women get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Should those who are pregnant or breastfeeding get a COVID-19 vaccine?
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You asked, we answered: Do I need the vaccine after getting COVID-19, and how long do I have to wait?
I’ve already had COVID-19. Do I need the vaccine?
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