Allergies and COVID-19 vaccines: What the research says

Editor’s note: This article was published on March 24, 2021. COVID-19 information and recommendations are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Centers for Disease Control…

Should I get the updated COVID-19 vaccine?

As new COVID-19 variants emerge and cases of infection start to increase, people often ask if they should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine. “I get asked this question almost…

Pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccine: 4 questions to consider before vaccination

Editor’s note: As of July 30, 2021, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for all pregnant and lactating individuals. According to Centers for Disease…

COVID-19 vaccines and children: 3 things to know

Children 5-11 years of age are now eligible for the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. As a parent, you may have questions about giving your child the vaccine. Dr. Thomas…

Mammograms and the COVID-19 vaccine: What you should know

Shortly after the U.S. began to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, radiologists that read mammograms started to see swollen lymph nodes under the arm in which women were receiving their…

Vaccine development: A primer on the process and timeline

Editor’s note: This article has been updated August 2021 to reflect the current state of the COVID-19 vaccines in the FDA approval process. Vaccination is the process of protecting…

COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know about safety monitoring and tracking

Editor’s note: This article was published on January 6, 2021. COVID-19 information and recommendations are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Centers for Disease Control…

Can you get a flu vaccine when you’re sick?

Getting your influenza vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against the flu. It’s recommended you get your flu shot as soon as you can, so you have…

Avoid taking pain relievers before you get the COVID-19 vaccine

Editor’s note: This article was published on February 19, 2021. COVID-19 information and recommendations are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Centers for Disease Control…

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