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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

You Can Order 8 More Free COVID Test Kits From the Government. Here's How

If you've run out of your at-home COVID test kits, you can now get more for free.
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When Can Kids Get the COVID Vaccine or Booster?

The FDA has authorized boosters for kids 5 to 11, but kids under age 5 still can't be vaccinated. Here's what to know about COVID shots for kids.
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Which COVID Booster Should I Get? What to Know About Mixing Vaccines

Still need a booster? Thinking about getting a second? Here's what to know.
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There's Finally Plenty of Paxlovid. So Why Aren't More People Taking the COVID Antiviral Pill?

Dr. Anthony Fauci says Pfizer's antiviral COVID pill "is being underutilized."
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How a New Breath Test Could Make Mass COVID Testing Easier

The Inspectir COVID-19 Breathalyzer quickly detects the virus. Learn how it works and where it could be used.
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Confused on Masks? Learn the Latest Rules for Planes, Buses, Trains and Ride Sharing

Masks are now mostly optional on public transit across the US, but some cities are still requiring them.
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The Best Face Masks to Wear While Exercising

And what to look for when shopping for a performance face mask.
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Will Masks Return to Airplanes? Everything You Need to Know

A court order has paused airplane masking requirements. The majority of Americans disagree.
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N95, KN95, KF94: The Best Masks to Help Avoid COVID-19 Now

Upgrade your mask to protect yourself against the omicron variant of COVID-19.
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These Are the People Who Should Get a Second COVID Booster Shot

Is a fourth shot right for you -- and is now the time?
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