What is the true toll of COVID-19?
COVID-19 has killed 1.1 million people in the U.S. That number hides the true impact of COVID-19 on individuals and communities of color.
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Do masks work against COVID-19?
High-quality masks can help prevent infection, but it’s less clear whether they help slow the spread of viruses at the community level.
Will you need an annual COVID-19 booster?
It’s likely that COVID-19 vaccines will become a once-a-year shot for everyone, much like the annual flu shot process.
How to deal with winter illnesses
How do I know if I have COVID-19, the flu, or something else?
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Por qué son importantes los refuerzos bivalentes para los bebés y niños pequeños
Las dosis de refuerzo bivalentes de Pfizer y de Moderna ahora están autorizadas por la FDA para niños desde los 6 meses.
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Why you should be carrying naloxone
Around three-quarters of 2021 overdose deaths were from opioids. Of those deaths, over 94 percent were preventable, according to the National Safety Council.
Everything you need to know about maternity care deserts
The widespread closure of maternity wards has been an issue for almost two decades, and access to maternity care in the U.S. has only become more limited.
Why the current bird flu outbreak is worth following
It’s rare for bird flu to infect humans, but that could change if the virus continues to spread and evolve.
Are gas stoves a health hazard?
The biggest health concern around gas stoves is nitrogen dioxide, a gas that can irritate airways and make asthma worse.
Este invierno de COVID-19 ha sido mejor, pero ¿también más leve?
La situación es mucho más alentadora, pero el virus sigue circulando. Te contamos por qué ver este invierno de COVID-19 como “leve” puede ser engañoso.
This COVID-19 winter is better, but is it “mild”?
We’re in a new stage of the pandemic, but the virus is still around.
Why children need COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study found that COVID-19 is a leading cause of death in children in the U.S. COVID-19 is deadlier to children than tetanus, chickenpox, and measles. Vaccines against those diseases save children’s lives every year.
How we know vaccines aren’t killing athletes
Vaccine opponents have spent over a year insisting, without any evidence, that COVID-19 vaccines are killing and injuring hundreds of young athletes.
Las emergencias por COVID-19 acabarán en mayo
Al expirar estas declaraciones de emergencia, la disponibilidad de algunos recursos para enfrentar el COVID-19 será más limitada.
COVID-19 emergencies will end in May
The pandemic in the U.S. is officially entering a new stage. As the COVID-19 emergencies expire, some resources will become more limited.
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