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Child & Teen Health

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children 鈥� what parents need to know

Updated May 27, 2021

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or MIS-C, is a rare syndrome in some children that affects the heart and other organs. It may be a reaction to a current or past COVID-19 infection, but test results for the coronavirus are sometimes negative.

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Could COVID-19 infection be responsible for your depressed mood or anxiety?

Updated May 25, 2021

We are still learning about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain, but we know that the pandemic has resulted in worsening mental health for many people. A new study confirmed that COVID-19 infection increased the risk of developing psychiatric disorders.

Diseases & Conditions

The pandemic isn't over 鈥� particularly for people with disabilities

Published May 25, 2021

While the pandemic has disrupted everyone's lives, its effects on the lives of people with disabilities are especially evident. And COVID-19 may pose a greater risk to some people with intellectual and physical disabilities, though this may depend on a variety of factors.

Child & Teen Health

COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens: What we do 鈥� and don't 鈥� know

Updated May 5, 2021

Every day, more and more adults are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, helping us build toward herd immunity. But what about children and teens? What is the status of research on the vaccines in these groups, and when might vaccines be available for them?

Staying Healthy

Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had dermal fillers?

Updated May 1, 2021

In rare cases, people who have had cosmetic dermal fillers experience swelling after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but this shouldn't stop people with fillers from being vaccinated.

Diseases & Conditions

COVID-19 vaccines and the LGBTQ+ community

Updated May 1, 2021

A history of discrimination in multiple settings, including health care, may make some people who identify as LGBTQ+ hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, even though the virus has disproportionately harmed this community. If you're struggling to make a decision, this may help you consider benefits and risks.

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Fully vaccinated against COVID-19? So, what can you safely do?

Updated April 5, 2021

What can you safely do after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Many people are eager to resume normal activities and see their family and friends. Some situations are lower-risk than others, and whether or not the other people you will be interacting with have also been vaccinated matters, too.

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Grandparents and vaccines: Now what?

Updated April 5, 2021

Grandparents tired of pandemic video calls are eager to hug grandchildren, and as seniors receive COVID-19 vaccinations, many want to know what their vaccination status means with regard to family and friends. Here are responses to some common questions.

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The tragedy of long COVID

Updated March 1, 2021

Tens of thousands of people in the US have recovered from COVID-19 but continue to experience feelings of exhaustion, little energy, and mental fogginess that linger for months. Known as "post-COVID long haulers," they are grappling with uncertainty surrounding when –– and whether –– their health problems will resolve.

Diseases & Conditions

Why won't some health care workers get vaccinated?

Updated February 17, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination rates among health care workers in nursing homes and long-term care facilities have been lower than expected. Is this an information problem or does it stem from other issues –– and what can be done?

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