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COVID-19 widows struggle to get benefits as Social Security offices remain closed
The closure of Social Security offices during the pandemic has made getting survivors benefits difficult for the spouses and children of those who’ve died during the pandemic. More than 90 percent of those seeking survivors benefits are women.
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Fertility isn't impacted by COVID-19 vaccines, another 'reassuring' study shows
Fertility implications have been a potent concern for many unvaccinated Americans. A new study shows there is no reason to worry.
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Omicron changed minds on COVID-19 risk, but parents remain skeptical about vaccines
Even as the new variant puts more kids in hospitals, parents remain skeptical about vaccinating their kids. It’s not clear what will help.
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When kids under 5 get COVID-19, parents are screwed
A positive coronavirus test for a kid too young to get vaccinated can mean unpaid time off for parents — often while they are also sick — and days or weeks without child care.
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Moms left scrambling as surging Covid cases force last-minute school closings
Late developments force parents to balance trade-offs on work, child care and health, often with less than a day’s notice.
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Some LGBTQ+ people worry that the COVID-19 vaccine will affect HIV medication. It won’t.
Most LGBTQ+ adults are vaccinated, but the concerns are coming from a particularly vulnerable minority. There is no evidence the two treatments interact negatively, experts say.
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White House announces $785 million of pandemic relief funds will support communities of color
A task force pushes for more representation in health care, better data collection and community-led solutions to combat inequitable health outcomes.
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Moms with access to remote work were most likely to leave their jobs in pandemic, new research shows
The loss of child care drove out college-educated moms who were in jobs where telework was an option. Why? The extra labor from child care.
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children ages 5 to 11 comes with familiar obstacles
White House officials hope to assure hesitant parents and head off misinformation while making sure marginalized communities have access to doses early on.
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Pregnant patients absorb first COVID-19 vaccine dose more slowly, researchers say. (The second shot works fine.)
New research makes a strong case for receiving both doses of the mRNA vaccines and provides further incentives for a booster