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Carla K. Johnson July 14, 2021 - 9:10 PM Will COVID-19 vaccines work if I have a weak immune system? Probably not as well as they do in healthy people, but the shots should offer some protection. It’s why vaccinations are still recommended for people with immune systems weakened by disease or certain medications. It’s also important that your family, friends and caregivers get vaccinated, which will make it far less likely that they pass on the virus. Abou...

Lauran Neergaard June 10, 2021 - 12:04 AM Why do some people get side effects after COVID-19 vaccines? Temporary side effects including headache, fatigue and fever are signs the immune system is revving up -- a normal response to vaccines. And they’re common. “The day after getting these vaccines, I wouldn’t plan anything that was strenuous physical activity,” said Dr. Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine chief, who ex...

Matthew Perrone June 03, 2021 - 12:05 AM Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if Im vaccinated? No, you can skip routine testing, with some exceptions. The latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you dont need to be tested or to quarantine if youre fully vaccinated, even if you’ve been exposed to someone who was sick. An exception is if you develop COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough and fatigue. The updated guidance ref...

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Mike Stobbe May 20, 2021 - 12:02 AM NEW YORK (AP) — When do I still need to wear a mask? It depends, mostly on whether or not youre vaccinated. If youre fully vaccinated, the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in most situations. That includes when youre outside and in many indoor spaces like restaurants, though you still need to follow any local or business rules...

Channel3000.com May 20, 2021 2:01 AM By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Posted: Updated: Peter Hamlin NEW YORK (AP) — When do I still need to wear a mask? It depends, mostly on whether or not you’re vaccinated. If you’re fully vaccinated, the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in most situations. That includes when you’re outside and in many indoor spaces like restaurants, though ...

2021/05/11 12:10 FILE - In this April 20, 2021 file photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech via video for the open... FILE - In this April 20, 2021 file photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech via video for the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference, in Beijing. A seven-month investigation by the Associated Press and the Oxford Inte...

Andy Larsen: The latest on booster shots for adults and vaccines for younger teens Andy Larsen © Peter Hamlin (Peter Hamlin | AP illustration) Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? Dr. Anthony Fauci said recently that we’re in the “bottom of the sixth inning” when it comes to our battle against the coronavirus. I’d like to think we’re a little beyond that, but I get his point — despite restrictions ending in Utah, the coronavirus remains prevalent in our...

Andy Larsen: The latest on booster shots for adults and vaccines for younger teens Andy Larsen © Peter Hamlin (Peter Hamlin | AP illustration) Will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? Dr. Anthony Fauci said recently that we’re in the “bottom of the sixth inning” when it comes to our battle against the coronavirus. I’d like to think we’re a little beyond that, but I get his point — despite restrictions ending in Utah, the coronavirus remains prevalent in our...

What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant? AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin An obstetrician in Normal says new guidance about the safety of COVID vaccines is reducing hesitancy among some pregnant women. Dr. Nona Fulk chairs the OBYGN department at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. In this edition of WGLT’s Sound Health, Fulk said she recommends the vaccine, especially given the risks linked to COVID-19. GREG LINDER Dr. Nona Fulk “Pregnant women can get COVID and when ...