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Everything you should and shouldn't do at your COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Everything you should and shouldn't do at your COVID-19 vaccine appointment

Do's and don'ts for getting your vaccine.

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Don't lose your COVID-19 vaccine card -- you'll need it in these situations

Don't lose your COVID-19 vaccine card -- you'll need it in these situations

Your vaccine card is the best proof of vaccination.

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Vaccine passport: Everywhere you could need one -- and where you wouldn't

Vaccine passport: Everywhere you could need one -- and where you wouldn't

You already don't have to prove your vaccination for activities like grocery shopping and dining out, but big public events may be another matter.

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Get money back if you paid for vaccine
Get money back if you paid for vaccine

Get money back if you paid for vaccine

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Vaccine allergic reaction vs. side effects
Vaccine allergic reaction vs. side effects

Vaccine allergic reaction vs. side effects

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Protect yourself against variants
Protect yourself against variants

Protect yourself against variants

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Mental health recovery could be years
Mental health recovery could be years

Mental health recovery could be years

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$9,000 funeral reimbursement
$9,000 funeral reimbursement

$9,000 funeral reimbursement

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Recover from a year of at-home school
Recover from a year of at-home school

Recover from a year of at-home school

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At-home test collection kits
At-home test collection kits

At-home test collection kits

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N95 vs. KN95 vs. KF94 masks
N95 vs. KN95 vs. KF94 masks

N95 vs. KN95 vs. KF94 masks

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Latest How To

Get Your Free COVID-19 Tests Before the Public Health Emergency Ends

After May 11, COVID tests and vaccines may no longer be free for some Americans.
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The COVID Public Health Emergency Is Ending. What Does That Mean?

First declared in January 2020, the emergency order will expire on May 11.
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How to Know if It's Allergies, COVID or Something Else

A mild case of COVID-19 can be mistaken for allergies, and vice versa. Here are some subtle differences that may help you narrow down which one you've got.
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Long COVID: What We Know Now

Long COVID is a health condition brought on by an initial bout of the virus. Here's what researchers know in 2023.
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COVID Vaccine Effectiveness, Available Treatments: What to Know About XBB.1.5

New versions of COVID-19 arise as the coronavirus mutates. XBB.1.5 is the latest subvariant of omicron.
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Your Expired COVID Test Kits Might Still Be Good. Here's How to Find Out

The shelf life of many COVID-19 test kits has been extended. See when yours really expire.
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Best Face Masks to Wear While Exercising

And what to look for when shopping for a performance face mask.
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Where You Can Buy Clear Face Masks in 2022

Transparent face masks help make it easier to read lips and allow your facial expressions to shine through.
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Can Home COVID-19 Tests Catch BA.5?

Many of us have come to rely on rapid tests for catching COVID-19 and peace of mind. Here's how they fare against omicron.
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What to Know About Omicron and Its Subvariants (Including BA.5)

The US is expected to roll out a booster that will target BA.5 this fall.
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