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The Difference Between Delta, Delta Plus, and Lambda
Delta Plus, a variant of a variant, is the latest strain of the COVID-causing coronavirus to make the news. (A previously-known variant, Lambda, is also making headlines.) So far, there’s nothing to panic more about: Delta is scary enough.
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How Long Does Immunity From the COVID Vaccines Last?
If you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you’ve probably breathed a sigh of relief. But how long can you expect that feeling to last? The U.S. CDC has yet to hazard a guess as to the durability of post-vaccine immunity on their website, but a few studies have given us some clues.
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Here Are the Side Effects to Expect from Your COVID Vaccine (and How to Deal With Them)
You’ve probably heard about the COVID vaccines’ side effects, and by now are well aware that there is no “standard” reaction to the shots — everyone handles them differently. Still, it’s better to go into your appointment(s) armed with as much knowledge as possible — especially if it means preventing or reducing unpleasant side effects. Here’s…
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What’s the Deal With the AstraZeneca Vaccine?
In addition to the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines currently authorised for use in the U.S., several other vaccines are in use in other countries. One of those, the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, isn’t authorised in the U.S. yet and has been surrounded by controversy. Here’s a rundown of what we know.