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COVID-19 vaccine: When’s the right time for the second dose?

Good Samaritan Society CMO: Don't worry if your doses are more spread out

Matt Holsen ⋅ 4 min read

A health care worker in face mask and shield vaccinates a woman, facing away from the camera, with COVID-19 vaccine while two other health care workers prepare for more patients.

What to expect before, during, after COVID-19 vaccine

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

A vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine sits on a table with other medical supplies in the background.

COVID-19 FAQs: How will I know it’s my turn for vaccine?

Jon Berg ⋅ 6 min read

Parents hold their newborn baby in a nursery with natural light.

COVID-19 FAQs: How can I keep my newborn safe?

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Sanford Chief Physician Dr. Jeremy Cauwels sits alongside Courtney Collen for a Sanford Health News Facebook Live QA

Sanford chief physician: COVID-19 isn’t safe, vaccine is

Courtney Collen ⋅ 14 min read

Moderna and Pfizer vaccines: Similarities and differences

A vaccine from Moderna has been approved and will soon be providing an additional option in COVID-19 vaccination

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health minivan courier carries mail and vaccines down a rural road in winter.

COVID-19 FAQs: How will Sanford Health deliver vaccines?

Months of prep for COVID-19 vaccine include ultracold freezers, rural couriers

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

Dr. Avish receives the Pfizer vaccine

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

Purple-capped vials of COVID-19 vaccine sit in a blue tray at Sanford Health.

The COVID-19 vaccine: Why you should get a shot

With vaccine approved, end of pandemic is in sight, say Sanford Health officials

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Rochelle Myers sits next to Courtney Collen for a Facebook Live

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

A man in full PPE injects vaccine vials under a vent hood in a lab.

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

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

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

Dr. Santiago Lopez explains which masks are best in fighting the spread of the coronavirus

What kind of mask is best? Ask an infectious disease doctor

Dr. Santiago Lopez shows how more layers mean more protection from COVID-19

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Dr. Brian Tjarks 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

Do's and don'ts when you have symptoms or have been exposed to the coronavirus

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Do we need to wear face masks?

CDC says people should wear masks in public, in addition to other safety steps

Katie Foutz ⋅ 4 min read

A mom wearing a blue face mask places one on her daughter's face as well.

COVID-19 FAQ: How do I get my child to wear a face mask?

Many kids struggle with wearing a mask, keeping it on and keeping it clean

Courtney Collen ⋅ 8 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: What is social distancing?

Katie Foutz ⋅ 6 min read

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

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Who gets tested?

Katie Foutz ⋅ 5 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Will hand-washing and hand sanitizer help?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

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

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read