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COVID-19 FAQ: How often do you need a COVID shot?

COVID-19 FAQ: How often do you need a COVID shot?

Dr. Jeremy Cauwels explains why you need this season’s updated COVID-19 vaccine

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Hospital patient window decorated with hearts.

COVID-19 FAQs: When can I have visitors in the hospital?

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 5 min read

A nurse wears full-body personal protective gear at a drive-thru coronavirus testing site.

What to do when you think you need a COVID-19 test

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

A Good Samaritan Society nurse in face mask smiles and leans close to a senior living resident.

COVID-19 FAQs: Variants, vaccines and long-term effects

Mick Garry ⋅ 13 min read

Doctor and patient on medical consultation using digital tablet at patient's house. Both are masked against COVID-19.

Who gets monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19?

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How do vaccines get developed and approved?

COVID-19 FAQs: How do vaccines get developed and approved?

Here's a look at the basic process — and details about coronavirus vaccines

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID vaccines affect mammography results?

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID vaccines affect mammography results?

Swollen lymph nodes are both a vaccine side effect, and a sign it's working

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID-19 vaccines affect pregnancy?

Vaccine FAQs: Do COVID-19 vaccines affect pregnancy?

Sanford doctors advise weighing pros and cons with your own health care provider

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

After COVID-19 vaccine: What are the side effects?

After COVID-19 vaccine: What are the side effects?

Patients can expect slight arm soreness for 18-24 hours, similar to other shots

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

Deadline looms for open enrollment, health coverage for 2021

Deadline looms for open enrollment, health coverage for 2021

Health insurance expert: Plan ahead to make sure you're covered next year

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How can I tell if I have coronavirus?

COVID-19 FAQs: How can I tell if I have coronavirus?

See how symptoms of COVID-19 differ from allergies, cold and flu

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

COVID-19 FAQ: What we know (and still don’t) about the virus

COVID-19 FAQ: What we know (and still don’t) about the virus

Dr. Allison Suttle explains where science is on COVID-19 immunity, spread & more

Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Are pregnant women ‘high risk’?

COVID-19 FAQs: Are pregnant women ‘high risk’?

CDC: Pregnant women might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 fact vs myth: Beware of unfounded claims & remedies

COVID-19 fact vs myth: Beware of unfounded claims & remedies

Save the cleaning supplies for hard surfaces, and other advice based on science

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 3 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Keeping kids healthy during pandemic

COVID-19 FAQs: Keeping kids healthy during pandemic

Watch for symptoms, keep up with well child visits, encourage healthy routines

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

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