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COVID-19 Archive

COVID-19 and the LGBTQ+ community: Rising to unique challenges

Updated April 30, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone, the LGBTQ+ community faces specific difficulties that add stress to the situation. The resources gathered here can help.

Allergies? Common cold? Flu? Or COVID-19?

Updated April 9, 2020

Anyone who experiences a symptom of illness will be concerned that it might be COVID-19, but at this time of year many people have allergy symptoms, and it’s still possible to catch a cold, although flu season is ending. Here are key symptoms of seasonal allergy, cold, flu, and COVID-19 to help you take action as needed.

Mind & Mood

Recovering from addiction during a time of uncertainty and social distancing

Updated April 3, 2020

Because the very nature of recovery support involves face-to-face interaction, whether in support group meetings or dispensing medication, it is at odds with the need for social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis, creating barriers to receiving support and maintaining recovery.

Sleep

Strategies to promote better sleep in these uncertain times

Updated April 4, 2020

In these challenging times it's normal to experience sleep problems. Because proper sleep is so important to well-being, here are some tips for improving sleep — actions you can take both during the day and at night.

Infectious diseases

What one study from China tells us about COVID-19 and children

Updated March 25, 2020

A study of children in China infected with COVID-19 found that most had illness that was asymptomatic, mild, or moderate. Younger children are at higher risk of running into trouble and it’s important to take extra precautions with them.

Robert H. Shmerling, MD

Is there any good news about the coronavirus pandemic?

Updated March 24, 2020

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the daily flood of news about the coronavirus and COVID-19. Here's some positive news and reasons to feel optimism.

Diseases & Conditions

Pregnant and worried about the new coronavirus?

Updated November 6, 2020

If you are pregnant, naturally you have concerns about COVID-19 and its potential effects on you and your fetus or newborn. Although there is limited data on the new coronavirus and pregnancy, some questions can be answered.

Diseases & Conditions

How to talk to teens about the new coronavirus

Updated March 16, 2020

As with younger children, teenagers are also likely to have questions –– and possibly misinformation –– about the new coronavirus. While the questions may be similar, your answers may be more complex.

Infectious diseases

How to talk to children about the coronavirus

Updated March 23, 2020

Wondering how to talk to your children about the coronavirus? Here's how to prepare for questions they might ask and how you can respond.

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