A federal program that sends retail pharmacists into nursing homes to vaccinate residents and workers has been hindered by bureaucratic hurdles and scheduling woes.
Category: Public Health
When Covid Deaths Aren’t Counted, Families Pay the Price
Inaccurate and incomplete death certificates hurt those seeking relief, recourse and closure after a loved one dies.
Geography Is Destiny: Dentists’ Access to Covid Shots Depends on Where They Live
A handful of states are making dentists a lower priority than other health professionals for inoculations, even though they have their hands in people’s mouths and are exposed to aerosols that spray germs in their faces.
5 Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You’re Vaccinated
Vaccination, face coverings and physical distancing are essential parts of a team effort against the coronavirus.
4 former CDC directors on the vaccine rollout, variants and more: 7 insights
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COVID-19 immunity lasts for at least 5 months, though some remain infectious, study finds
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COVID-19 lungs worse than smoker lungs, surgeon says
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Illinois researchers identify new variant, say it accounts for half of all US cases
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California hospitals should prepare for crisis care, hospital association CEO says
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13 states reporting UK coronavirus variant cases: What to know as of Jan. 14
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