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Vaccinating during pregnancy has become even more urgent as ICU beds fill up

Vaccinating during pregnancy has become even more urgent as ICU beds fill up

Only 23 percent of those pregnant in the U.S. have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.
by Ashley Lopez

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The CDC said the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox. That's not accurate

The CDC said the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox. That's not accurate

A leaked document compared it to the highly contagious children's disease. Data does not support this claim. Nonetheless, the delta variant is likely the world's most contagious respiratory disease.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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State Fair officials debating masks, other precautions as COVID cases rise

State Fair officials debating masks, other precautions as COVID cases rise

With a scheduled open on Aug. 26, fair officials have not yet made decisions on restrictions or mask requirements, but there's growing concern among health experts about gatherings of large groups of people, even outdoors.
by Tim Nelson

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How to keep your child safe from the delta variant

How to keep your child safe from the delta variant

Some public health experts are also parents of little kids, and have to strategize to keep those too young to be vaccinated safe from getting or spreading the delta variant. Here are their tips.
by Pien Huang

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