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Why childhood vaccination matters: A parent’s guide to kids and the COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 / By Gueorgui Dubrocq, MD and Kirstin Sepulveda, BSN, RN / May 4, 2021 June 27, 2022

Information and guidance about COVID-19 care and vaccination continues to evolve. Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest. If you’re a parent like me, you likely have the COVID-19 vaccine on your mind these days. With the Pfizer vaccine now authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and …

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Love your neighbor by masking up

COVID-19 / By Alan Wright, M.Div. / April 14, 2021 June 27, 2022

I briefly walked into the hospital without a mask on the other day. The kind and attentive Guest Relations employee at the information desk got my attention, pointed at her mask and held up a clean mask for me to put on. My mind was somewhere else, and I had simply forgotten to mask up. …

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Fully vaccinated? Here’s how to travel safely in the U.S.

COVID-19 / By David Winter, MD / April 8, 2021 June 27, 2022

Information and guidance about COVID-19 care and vaccination continues to evolve. Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest. After so much time at home, it’s no surprise that many of us are now itching to travel. Whether you’re planning a postponed vacation, visiting loved ones or simply looking for …

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How to communicate clearly while masking up

COVID-19 / By Alicia Hutchison, AuD, CCC-A / April 1, 2021 October 6, 2022

Amid COVID-19, phrases like “I can’t hear you!” and “I’m sorry, what did you say?” have become common ones. For both people with normal hearing and hearing loss, face masks and physical distancing can cause communication difficulties. Since communication is important for social interaction and our mental health, let’s talk about some tips and strategies …

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Gym safety: How to exercise safely during COVID-19

COVID-19 / By David Winter, MD / March 25, 2021 June 27, 2022

Exercise for each and every one of us is important — and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic is equally, if not more, important. No matter what type of exercise is right for you, it’s a way to not only keep your body moving, but also give your mind a break for the sake of your mental health. The caveat? …

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Understanding the different COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 / By Baylor Scott & White Health / March 18, 2021 October 6, 2022

Information and guidance about COVID-19 care and vaccination continues to evolve. Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest. Now that there are several different COVID-19 vaccines in distribution across the country, it’s time to address common questions about each to help you make sense of the similarities and differences. …

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How your body builds immunity against COVID-19

COVID-19 / By David Winter, MD / March 9, 2021 October 6, 2022

After receiving the vaccine for COVID-19, folks are asking, what happens with our immune systems? What is actually going on inside of the body? And how long does it take to build immunity? Here is a breakdown of information on how vaccines work. Step one: Build a defense Our immune systems have defense mechanisms that are …

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What to know about the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 / By Tresa McNeal, MD, FACP, SFHM / March 3, 2021 October 6, 2022

Information and guidance about COVID-19 care and vaccination continues to evolve. Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest. Distribution of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine is underway, providing another highly effective source of vaccination for everyone. As we work to reach herd immunity, having more vaccine options available …

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National study to analyze the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine on healthcare personnel, first responders, and essential and frontline workers

COVID-19 / By Baylor Scott & White Health / February 24, 2021 June 27, 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while many have shifted to spending most of their time at home, essential and frontline workers of all types have spent day after day protecting and providing for our communities. Where would we be without the retail workers who devote countless hours to restocking shelves with toilet paper and cleaning products? …

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Why masking up is just as important after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 / By Baylor Scott & White Health / February 15, 2021 October 6, 2022

Information and guidance about COVID-19 care and vaccination continues to evolve. Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the latest. As the country continues its efforts to reach herd immunity against COVID-19, it’s each of our responsibilities to safely carry on with our new normal without putting others at risk. Sure, the distribution …

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