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As children's COVID cases surge, there's another virus on the rise

As children's COVID cases surge, there's another virus on the rise

Health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic say there is another concerning prospect looming: a surge in children diagnosed with a combination of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.
by Vanessa Romo

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As COVID surges once again, how are you making decisions about safety?

As COVID surges once again, how are you making decisions about safety?

The latest spike in COVID-19 cases may mean that many people are once again making decisions about social gatherings, where to wear masks and whether to travel. Guest host Nina Moini spoke with public health officials about how to make these decisions using the latest guidance and explored how all of this decision-making is affecting our mental health with a psychologist.
by Samantha Matsumoto and Nina Moini

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CDC panel recommends 3rd vaccine dose for immunocompromised people

CDC panel recommends 3rd vaccine dose for immunocompromised people

A panel of CDC advisers recommended a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for people with weakened immune systems. It follows the FDA authorization a day earlier.
by Joe Neel

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COVID-19 in MN: Newest cases hitting unvaccinated, including children

COVID-19 in MN: Newest cases hitting unvaccinated, including children

Minnesota continues to see COVID-19 cases increasing, but the summer increase still doesn’t compare to waves seen earlier in the pandemic. However, trends are pushing towards levels that health officials find concerning.
by MPR News Staff

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Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy?

Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect my chances of pregnancy?

Medical experts say there's no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. That's despite a myth suggesting otherwise. Experts say there's no biological reason the shots would affect fertility. And real-world evidence offers more assurance for anyone worried about their chances of conceiving.
by The Associated Press

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Vaccinating during pregnancy has become even more urgent as ICU beds fill up

Vaccinating during pregnancy has become even more urgent as ICU beds fill up

Only 23 percent of those pregnant in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.
by Ashley Lopez

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On-site MN state employees face vaccine-or-test choice

On-site MN state employees face vaccine-or-test choice

Minnesota joins other states in requiring workers returning to offices to be vaccinated or submit to regular COVID-19 testing.
by Brian Bakst

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