— but some types are better than others
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Supporting your child’s transition back into the classroom
Best practices for children of all ages.
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More Than 3,600 US Health Workers Died in Covid’s First Year
Nurses and support staff members died in far higher numbers than physicians.
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Pandemic Lesson: Older adults need to go back to their doctor
Older patients should reconnect with their doctors for a wellness visit.
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New COVID variants have changed the game, and vaccines will not be enough. We need global ‘maximum suppression’
Susan Michie, UCL; Chris Bullen, University of Auckland; Jeffrey V Lazarus, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal); John N. Lavis,
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How your doctor describes your medical condition can encourage you to say ‘yes’ to surgery when there are other options
People told they had a “rotator cuff tear” wanted shoulder surgery the most
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Battle Brews Over Blaine’s Peace Arch Park Where Border-Crossing Parties Rendezvous, Risking Infection
Should people from Canada, which has a lower incidence of covid-19, risk mingling with people from the U.S.?
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CDC, UW study finds significant vaccine distrust within incarcerated populations, increasing risks
Researchers surveyed more than 5,000 inmates in late 2020. Among those asked about their willingness to receive a vaccine, only 45% said they were willing.
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All adults in Washington state to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine April 15
The expansion of eligibility comes, in part, in response to a recent uptick in COVID cases in the state.
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More than 100 in Washington state develop COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Scientists call these “vaccine breakthrough” cases, which are expected with any vaccine.
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King County gets high marks for masking, UW study finds
More than 85% of observed King County residents masked up in public, UW researchers find in partnership with King County and the Washington State Department of Health
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Her Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher.
Her cost for each round of injections has been roughly $30. Then it jumped to $354.68.
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Dying on the Waitlist
A key reason lifesaving ECMO is being rationed in the U.S. is a lack of regional coordination.
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Culture matters a lot in successfully managing a pandemic – and many countries that did well had one thing in common
Countries that prioritize the well-being of society in general have have fared better over the past year than more individualistic cultures.
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Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
Immunity after infection is unpredictable.
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