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How mRNA vaccines work
The COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna are both mRNA vaccines. These innovative vaccines place a small set of short-lived instructions inside your cells.
Questions and Answers Usted preguntó, respondimos: efectividad de la vacuna COVID-19

Usted preguntó, respondimos: efectividad de la vacuna COVID-19
Si hay un 98% de posibilidades de que esté bien si contraigo COVID-19, ¿por qué querría una vacuna que tenga una eficacia del 95%? ¿Me estoy perdiendo de algo?
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Can zinc, oregano oil, vitamin C or D prevent or treat COVID-19?
Some have claimed that taking the right vitamins at home can fight off COVID-19. See what infectious diseases expert Susan Swindells, MBBS, says about ongoing research.
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Facial resurfacing 101: How to remove acne scars, wrinkles and age spots
At-home treatments and skin products often don’t work well to remove acne scars, wrinkles or age spots. If you’ve been disappointed by these before, you should consider facial resurfacing for dramatic, long-lasting results.
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How to keep lungs healthy
Things you can do to protect your lungs.
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How athletes can cope with losing sports
For all athletes, sports are temporary. At some point, our bodies do not allow us to continue playing, and we’re faced with grieving this loss.
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Her name is Nicole
Her name is Nicole, and she’s a critical care nurse at Nebraska Medicine.
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From Saudi Arabia to Omaha: How Nebraska Medicine cares for international patients
In her homeland of Saudi Arabia, Mona Al Marzouq was running out of options. She had spent nearly two years inside hospital walls.
Conditions and Services Think you might have COVID-19? Start with an E-Visit

Think you might have COVID-19? Start with an E-Visit
If you’re having COVID-19 symptoms, you can check in with a health care provider online through an E-Visit without picking up the phone.
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You asked, we answered: If I got COVID and I'm fine, why should I get vaccinated?
If there’s a 98% chance I’ll be ok if I get COVID-19, then why would I want a vaccine that is 95% effective? Am I missing something?
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