Your COVID Vaccine Questions, Answered
FAQs about the largest mass-vaccination campaign in US history.
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Coronavirus
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How to Be a Patient During a Pandemic
Best practices to follow at your next in-person appointment.
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Have You Been Charged a ‘COVID Fee’?
Some doctors have added surcharges to offset pandemic-related expenses. Here's what to know if you find one tacked onto your bill.
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How Will Healthcare Change Under Biden?
Experts share their best predictions, from more aggressive anti-COVID policies to a restored individual mandate.
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The Minds of COVID ‘Long-Haulers’
People who take a while to recover from the coronavirus are reporting brain fog, irritability, depression and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. Why?
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COVID’s Impact on Women’s Healthcare
In one infographic, here's how the pandemic has affected women's health and healthcare access.
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Looking for a Way to Support Mental Health in Your Community?
Psychological First Aid volunteers supplement mental healthcare by helping people in crisis until professionals arrive.
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