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I heard that the FDA says decongestants don’t work. Should I stop taking them?
A: Decongestants containing phenylephrine don’t work, but those containing pseudoephedrine are still very effective.
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Andrea Harmony
Can I get the COVID vaccine at the same time as another vaccine?
A: Sure can! The COVID vaccine can be given with other vaccines. Don’t delay and catch up on those vaccines!
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Sarah Coles
Updated COVID vaccines are now FDA and CDC approved and available soon in the US!
TL;DR: Everyone older than 6 months is eligible for the updated COVID19 vaccine. The new vaccine targets the most common circulating variants and should…
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Jenn Dowd
How can we help young people become more savvy consumers of online information?
TL;DR The World Health Organization has identified mis/disinformation as a pressing public issue, for adults and children alike.
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Will taking magnesium help with my mental health?
Magnesium is trending on social media. Will taking magnesium help with my mental health?
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Aparna Kumar
When will an updated COVID-19 booster be available? Should I wait to get it?
A: Updated boosters should be available by mid to late September in the US. For most people it makes sense to wait, even if you are eligible for a…
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Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH
Oh, no *another* new variant?! What do we know about BA.2.86?
A: Once again, we’re in watchful waiting mode. We’ve got eyes on BA.2.86 because it is “highly mutated” compared to other variants currently…
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Jenn Dowd
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