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You Should Still Get a Flu Vaccine – Safely
Even in a normal year, the Flu vaccine would be an essential part of public health. But this year, with a global epidemic continuing to blaze across the nation, the flu vaccine is more important than ever. Taking care of your health requires a full spectrum of care,...
What Exactly Does “Vaccine Efficacy” Mean?
Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca have all released studies showing their Covid-19 vaccines have extremely high efficacy. As more and more drug manufacturers clamor to produce their own answer to the pandemic, this language will be commonplace. But this language might...
Colleges Asking Students to Sign Waivers and Consent Agreements
While we were sure that education would change forever as a result of COVID-19, colleges are now taking a drastic step. Students who wish to return to campus this fall will be asked to sign a form, releasing the college from all liability if the student contracts the...
COVID-19 Reveals Major Health Disparities
Not only have cases clustered in areas of black neighborhoods, those affected are dying at much higher rates than any other ethnic group. Why? Public Health experts explain that this problem is two-part: medical and economic. In summary, the majority of black...
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