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Free N95 Masks Coming to Local Pharmacies
Everyone loves to get something for free, and if you stop by your community pharmacy, you may find there's a free mask waiting for you.
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CDC Updates Mask Guidance
Health officials have made some changes to recommendations about face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FDA Takes Action to Expand COVID Vaccine Use
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently took several actions to expand the use of one of the COVID-19 vaccines.
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COVID-19 Update: 1/10/22
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the United States, with the increase apparently driven largely by the Omicron variant.
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How to Fight Omicron
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is tearing across the United States and driving case numbers to record highs. Here's what health officials say will fight this fast-moving variant.
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First Oral Rx for COVID-19 Gets FDA Nod
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the the first oral treatment for COVID through an emergency use authorization (EUA).
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The Link Between COVID and Weight
Since the start of the pandemic, excess weight has appeared to be linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes. Now, early research is providing a possible explanation.
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COVID-19 Update: 12/6/21
COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States and around the world. Here's what you need to know.
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Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
There's a new variant of COVID-19, and it's sparking concern among health officials and the public around the world.
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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Protection May Drop Over Time
The protection one of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines provides may decrease after six months, according to a new study.