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Everyday Prevention

CDC Options for Shorter Quarantine

If you’ve been exposed or potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19, the CDC recommends you quarantine for 14 days.However, if a two week quarantine isn’t...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

I’m trying to get pregnant, should I get the vaccine?

Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant people. For decades, vaccines have been safely...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

I’m breastfeeding, should I get the vaccine?

Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant or breastfeeding people. However, vaccines have been...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

I’m pregnant, should I get the vaccine?

Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant people. For decades, vaccines have been safely...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

I’m a cancer patient--do I need to take extra precautions about COVID-19?

If you are being treated for cancer, it is possible you are at increased risk for getting seriously ill with COVID-19. Make a plan with...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

Does the vaccine contain fetal cells?

You’ve probably heard the encouraging news that there are vaccines against COVID-19. Two mRNA vaccines (from companies Moderna and Pfizer) have been authorized for use...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

No, the vaccine will not change your DNA!

No, the new mRNA vaccines will not change your DNA. The two vaccines that are FDA-authorized use mRNA to help our bodies create an immune...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

How do the two approved vaccines compare?

Two mRNA vaccines have recently been granted emergency use authorization in the United States. One vaccine is produced by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech. The...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

I was exposed to COVID. When should I expect symptoms?

If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, the CDC recommends that you quarantine yourself for 14 days and monitor for symptoms like fatigue, cough,...
December 23, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

Can kids get the vaccine?

No, the vaccine is not currently approved for children in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine on...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

CDC Options for Shorter Quarantine

If you’ve been exposed or potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19, the CDC recommends you quarantine for 14 days.However, if a two week quarantine isn’t...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

I’m trying to get pregnant, should I get the vaccine?

Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant people. For decades, vaccines have been safely...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

I’m breastfeeding, should I get the vaccine?

Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant or breastfeeding people. However, vaccines have been...
December 24, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

I’m pregnant, should I get the vaccine?

Vaccination is a promising strategy for combating COVID-19. However, the trials testing the vaccines did not include pregnant people. For decades, vaccines have been safely...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

I’m a cancer patient--do I need to take extra precautions about COVID-19?

If you are being treated for cancer, it is possible you are at increased risk for getting seriously ill with COVID-19. Make a plan with...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

No, the vaccine will not change your DNA!

No, the new mRNA vaccines will not change your DNA. The two vaccines that are FDA-authorized use mRNA to help our bodies create an immune...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

How do the two approved vaccines compare?

Two mRNA vaccines have recently been granted emergency use authorization in the United States. One vaccine is produced by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech. The...
December 23, 2020
Everyday Prevention

I was exposed to COVID. When should I expect symptoms?

If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, the CDC recommends that you quarantine yourself for 14 days and monitor for symptoms like fatigue, cough,...
December 23, 2020
Pregnancy & Parenting

Can kids get the vaccine?

No, the vaccine is not currently approved for children in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine on...
December 23, 2020

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Everyday Prevention
CDC Options for Shorter Quarantine
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Does the vaccine contain fetal cells?
No, the vaccine will not change your DNA!
How do the two approved vaccines compare?
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Pregnancy & Parenting
I’m trying to get pregnant, should I get the vaccine?
I’m breastfeeding, should I get the vaccine?
I’m pregnant, should I get the vaccine?
Can kids get the vaccine?
Should I worry about coronavirus in donor milk given to my preterm infant?
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