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Read More about COVID-related loss of smell may be associated with mental health risks
COVID-related loss of smell may be associated with mental health risks

COVID-related loss of smell may be associated with mental health risks
Longer-term loss of smell after COVID-19 may be associated with mental health risks.
Read More about New information for parents on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines
New information for parents on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines

New information for parents on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines
Reports of young people developing myocarditis and pericarditis after getting one of the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 have made some parents reluctant to get their children vaccinated. It's understandable to worry about such a side effect, but before choosing not to vaccinate, it's important to look at the whole picture.
Read More about Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do
Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do

Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do
Now that many people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, it feels like things are starting to return to something resembling normal. But because the vaccines have not yet been approved for those under 12, families with children under this age need to be careful and thoughtful as they plan summer activities.
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Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?

Does exercise help protect against severe COVID-19?
A study examining data from a large health care provider on more than 48,000 people who had COVID-19 found that those were consistently inactive had a significantly higher risk of hospitalization or death, while those who engaged in more than 10 minutes of activity per week had some protection against severe illness or death, and people who were active for at least 150 minutes per week had the most protection.
Read More about COVID-19 vaccines: Safe and effective for American Indian and Alaskan Native communities
COVID-19 vaccines: Safe and effective for American Indian and Alaskan Native communities

COVID-19 vaccines: Safe and effective for American Indian and Alaskan Native communities
Concerns circulating about the effectiveness of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in American Indian/Alaskan Native communities, compared to the other available vaccines for COVID-19, have been answered by responses from medical professionals within the Indigenous population, as well as by statistics showing that all three vaccines are safe and effective in people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
Read More about Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?
Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?

Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?

Despite the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, a small number of people develop cases even after being fully vaccinated. Most of these "breakthrough" cases are mild or moderate, and the CDC has decided to track only the ones that require hospitalization, which has disadvantages.

Read More about Summer camp: What parents need to know this year
Summer camp: What parents need to know this year

Summer camp: What parents need to know this year
Many parents and children hope that this summer will allow a return to typical activities. For families who are considering summer camp for their children, adjustments and adaptations will need to be made because of COVID-19, and parents should be prepared to ask questions about planning and risk management.
Read More about Coming out of COVID
Coming out of COVID

Coming out of COVID
As Americans begin to slowly move out of the COVID-19 pandemic, they may face old and new challenges. People should use this transition period to prepare mentally and emotionally for a post-COVID world. Steps include planning how to safely return to social gathering, restarting health habits that have fallen away, and addressing mental health issues.
Read More about Can I see my grandkids?
Can I see my grandkids?

Can I see my grandkids?

People who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely visit with family members who aren't vaccinated, provided they are not at high risk for severe illness and don't live with someone who is.

Read More about Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect my mammogram?
Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect my mammogram?

Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect my mammogram?

The COVID-19 vaccine may cause a harmless temporary swelling of lymph nodes that could be mistaken for cancer on a mammogram or other imaging test.

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