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    Lab tests
    Sensitivity and Specificity in Medical Testing
    Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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    Internal Bleeding: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
    Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
    Vitamins and inflammation
    The Best Vitamins for Fighting Inflammation
    Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
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    Who Do Men Talk to About Their Health?
    Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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    What to Know About Flumazenil
    Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
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    Lung Transplant: Donor Selection, Surgery, and Recovery
    Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
    CBD oil for pain
    Can CBD Oil Help Relieve Pain?
    Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
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    Flaxseed Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
    Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
    CBD Oil
    CBD Oil: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
    Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc
    Syringe and Pills
    What You Need to Know About Fludrocortisone
    Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD
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    The Best At-Home Lyme Disease Tests of 2021
    By Stephanie Trovato
    CPR Certification
    The 5 Best CPR Certifications of 2021
    By Abby Norman
    Child getting vaccinated at the pediatrician's office
    Vaccine Side Effects and Adverse Events
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    Antibodies From Vaccines vs. From Natural Infection
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    COVID-19 Vaccines: Update, Types, and Development
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Free if You're Uninsured?
    Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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    How Will My Health Insurance Cover a COVID-19 Vaccine?
    Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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    What Is the Vaccine Court and How Does It Work?
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    How Do Vaccines Work, Exactly?
    Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
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    How to Prevent the Zika Virus
    Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
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    Top 20 Vaccines You Should Know About
    Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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    Mandatory vs. Recommended Vaccinations
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
    Woman getting a shot.
    UTI Vaccine Shows Promise
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    What to Know About the Typhoid Vaccine
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    Medicare Covers These Vaccines: Is It Worth a Shot?
    Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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    Tips to Avoid Hospital Infections
    Fact checked by Ashley Hall
    Male doctor giving female patient an injection in clinic examination room
    Recommended Vaccinations for Healthcare Workers
    Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
    Child vaccination
    Safety of the MMR Vaccine for Kids With Egg Allergies
    Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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    Why Do Some Kids Need Two Flu Shots?
    Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
    Doctor giving young girl flu shot
    Flu Shots: Timing, Side Effects, and More
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    Who Should Not Get Flu Shots
    Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
    Young man smiles in relief at pharmacist after flu vaccination
    Afluria Flu Vaccine Jet Injector: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
    Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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    Why Isn't There a Vaccine for the Common Cold?
    Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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    Survey: Effective Vaccine Conversations Rely on Open Communication
    By Amanda Morelli and Brett Spiegel, MPH
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    5 Vaccines All Grandparents Should Get
    Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
    Hispanic boy getting a shot at doctor's office
    Vaccines in People Allergic to Eggs: What's Safe?
    Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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    Common Side Effects of the Influenza Vaccine
    Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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    When is it Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?
    Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
    Eggs
    Should You Get a Flu Shot If You Have an Egg Allergy?
    Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD
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    How to Prevent the Risk of Infectious Diseases
    Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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    Hospice Patients and the Flu Vaccine
    Fact checked by James Lacy
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    Can I Get A Flu Shot While Sick?
    Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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    Do Vaccines Contain Aborted Fetal Tissue?
    Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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    How Smallpox Vaccine Helped Win the American Revolution
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    Why Is It So Hard to Make an HIV Vaccine?
    Medically reviewed by Latesha Elopre, MD, MSPH
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    Preventing Chickenpox: Avoidance and Vaccination
    Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
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    Study Shows Gardasil to Be Highly Effective
    Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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    Overview of Inactivated Vaccines
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
    MMR vaccine
    What You Need to Know About Live Virus Vaccines
    Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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    Tamiflu and Its Safe Use for Kids
    Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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    Taking Tamiflu to Treat the Flu
    Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
    Parents holding baby girl while pediatrician prepares vaccination
    The MMR Vaccination-Autism Controversy
    Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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    Overview of HPV Vaccine Gardasil 9 for Boys
    Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
    Young boy getting a shot
    Does Your Child Need a Flu Shot?
    Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
    Cervical Cancer Vaccine
    Recommended Immunization Schedule for Teens
    Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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    Measles Prevention
    Medically reviewed by Andy Miller, MD
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    Recommended Vaccines for Adults
    Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH
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    Why You May Still Get Sick After a Flu Shot
    Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
    Tetanus vaccination
    How Often Do You Need Tetanus Booster Shots?
    Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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    Infection Prevention Control in Hospitals
    Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD