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FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine
On Aug. 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, now known as COMIRNATY (koe-mir’-na-tee), can be used to prevent…
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Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause infertility? Simply, no.
There is no evidence that any of the COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility. In fact, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Society for…
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What’s new with the flu in 2024?
Every year the influenza (flu) vaccine is updated to better match the viruses that will likely be circulating that year. The flu vaccine is the best and most effective way to…
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Advice for new parents: Help keep your new baby healthy and safe
A new baby for first-time parents can bring joy, excitement and hope. It may also bring feelings of uncertainty, doubt or confusion. There’s no shortage of advice that exists…
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Natural immunity: Not the best option for protection against COVID-19 variants
Editor’s note: This article was updated in August 2021 to reflect the latest information. We know that natural infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused COVID-19, generates some immunity.…