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Food Safety During Power Outages

The FDA says perishable food is only safe to eat for a specific period of time after a power outage cuts off refrigeration. After that, bacteria and viruses may grow in the food making it very unsafe.  But even within that timeframe if food doesn’t look or smell right to you after a power outage…...
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Vaccinating Children With HPV Vaccine

HPV can lead to different types of cancer. Getting children vaccinated against HPV can prevent them from developing those cancers...
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Talking to the Unvaccinated

U.S. educators say more than a million and a half children are not in public schools this year, most likely because of the continuing risks of COVID-19. The way to protect them is to get as many people as possible vaccinated. Experts urge friends and family members to gently urge the unvaccinated to get the…...
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Should you Give COVID Vaccine to Children under 12

Should You Give COVID Vaccines to Children Under 12?

The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should not try to get their children under 12 vaccinated until the vaccines have been authorized for younger children by the FDA. The vaccines are being studied now to determine the dosage and risks for younger children, but the data is not in yet...
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Should You Get a Booster COVID Shot Now?

Mayo Clinic experts warn about the dangers of getting early COVID-19 booster shots. They say that limited research on early boosters may lead to risks and adverse effects...
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Pfizer Vaccine Gets Full FDA Approval

FDA grants full approval of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine saying they hope this move will give people the confidence to get vaccinated and help end the pandemic.  The move allows schools, hospitals, and other entities to require proof of vaccination from workers and students...
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COVID & Alzheimer’s

Researchers are seeing hints of a connection between COVID-19 infections and an increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. A direct link has not yet been established, but scientists say the early signs warrant further investigation...
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Which Booster Shot Should You Get?

Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the research behind why you should get a booster shot from the same manufacturer that provided your initial vaccine doses...
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