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Interviews with Hope: Sylvester Cares for His Wife and Himself Jan 28, 2021

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Today we begin wrapping up our segment: Interviews with Hope. One of our writers, Hope Hickerson, has been interviewing caregivers of people with COVID-19 to give an inside perspective of the complexity of caring for those with the virus. Today is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Sylvester, who cared for his wife while they were both positive for the coronavirus. As we look forward in 2021, we do so with hope. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines - Part 3 Jan 27, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We wrap up our segment breaking down the new vaccines that have been rolling out around the world. Joining us for this segment is Dr. Karen Schaeffer, one of our writers and a surgical resident. In part 3, we talk about the safety of the vaccines, from side effects to who should get vaccinated first. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines - Part 2 Jan 26, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We continue with part 2 of our 3-part segment breaking down the new vaccines that have been rolling out around the world. Joining us for this segment is Dr. Karen Schaeffer, one of our writers and a surgical resident. In part 2, we talk about the different temperature requirements for the vaccines, as well as why the Johnson and Johnson vaccine might be slightly different. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines - Part 1 Jan 25, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We kick off a new 3-part segment breaking down the new vaccines that have been rolling out. Joining us for this segment is Dr. Karen Schaeffer, one of our writers and a surgical resident. In part 1, we break down what MRNA is and how it's being used in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Self Contact Tracing, Challenges for the LGBTQ Community, and Hand Washing Stations for the Homeless Jan 22, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We talk about how some counties are asking people who test positive to contact trace for themselves, the employment and mental health challenges faced by the LGBTQ community during the pandemic. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Making the Vaccine But Not Receiving It, Disadvantaged Students, COVID Grief Network, and Virus Transmission Research Jan 21, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We talk about how South Africans are manufacturing the vaccine but may not be getting it any time soon, how the achievement gap in schools is increasing, a grief network offering support for those who have lost loved ones, and how COVID-19 has introduced new information for studying the transmission of viruses. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Interviews with Hope: Michelle Steps Up for her Sister Jan 20, 2021

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Today we continue with our segment: Interviews with Hope. For every Wednesday in January, one of our writers, Hope Hickerson, will interview caregivers of people with COVID-19 to give an inside perspective of the complexity of caring for those with the virus. This week, Michelle talks about how she had to care for her sister and her sister's kids. As we look forward in 2021, we do so with hope. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Violence Against Women, Prioritizing Correctional Facilities, and Baby Boom or Baby Bust Jan 19, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We talk about the increase in violence against women during the pandemic, the need to prioritize correctional facilities getting the vaccine, and why the pandemic may lead to fewer babies being born. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

The Age of Humans, Two Contrasting Healthcare Systems, and Technological Developments in the Workplace Jan 18, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We talk about what it means to be living in times defined by human choice, how a town in Texas and a city and California have some major differences and major similarities, and different technology to make working at home easier. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.

Two Natural Helpful Sources, Reduced Bus Options for People in Need, and The Indian Super Hero for Children Jan 15, 2021

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Today our expert Infectious Disease and Community Medicine doctors discuss the latest on COVID-19. We talk about how melatonin and vitamin D may affect your risk of infection, how struggling bus companies have reduced options for people in need, and how an Indian comic book super hero has helped children learn about the virus. As always, join us for all the COVID-19 information you need, explained in clear terms by health experts.