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It’s too early to dismiss Omicron as a mild COVID variant
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This new COVID vaccine uses plants as factories for viral proteins
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Omicron may not be more dangerous than other variants, early hospital report suggests
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Flight bans won’t stop Omicron
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The Omicron variant is officially in the US
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When to get your kids vaccinated in time for the holidays
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Some people have a gene that could make COVID far more deadly
Humans created an extra 8 million tons of plastic waste during the pandemic
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How dangerous is myocarditis? The truth about the scary-sounding condition.
Wild deer are giving each other COVID—a lot
There’s a new Delta variant. Here’s why you shouldn’t panic.
Why are kids’ immune systems different from adults’?
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Can I offer you a nice meme in these trying times?
Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines could provide superior immunity
The FDA just authorized boosters for Moderna and J&J—here’s what you need to know
Are US booster shots sapping the world’s vaccine supply?
Zoo animals are getting COVID vaccines made specially for them
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Millions of people are vaccinated—less than 8,000 of them have died from the virus
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FDA expert panel recommends all J&J vaccine recipients get a booster
The FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna boosters for certain at-risk groups
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Store shelves are empty again, and COVID is only part of the reason
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How to make face masks for kids and adults—no sewing machine required
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Pfizer formally asked the FDA to authorize its COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11
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E. coli isn’t always bad—it’s actually an unlikely research hero
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No diet and exercise regimen can make you immune to COVID-19
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If you’re unsure about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, read this
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