Sheila Mulrooney Eldred
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Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'?
People who've had dose 1 are wondering ... can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up? Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!
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Coronavirus FAQ: Does It Make Your Hair Fall Out?
The term "hair loss" has been googled a lot during this pandemic. What's going on?
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Coronavirus FAQs: What Are Mask Braces? What If I Get COVID After 1 Vaccine Dose?
Double masking earns praise as a way to keep safe from more contagious variants. Are there other mask hacks? And vaccines are prompting some queries.
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Coronavirus FAQs: If I Have No Post-Vaccine Pain, Is It Working? Plus: Goat Dilemma!
Readers are asking about vaccine protocols, the safest way to take off a mask, whether it's risky to engage in therapeutic cuddling sessions with goats.
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Coronavirus FAQ: I'm Afraid Of Needles. Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Hurt?
There are those among us who are needle-phobic. So what's the verdict on the vaccine? And are there any techniques for easing any potential pain?
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Coronavirus FAQ: Do Airplane Passengers Not Know There's A Pandemic Going On?
Our correspondent took a flight last Sunday and saw a number of concerning things in airports and on planes. So many questions were raised. We went in search of answers.
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Coronavirus FAQ: How Do I Clean My Mask — Washing Machine? Oven? Broccoli Steamer?
Readers want to know the best way to maintain a reusable mask? There are a few options. But spoiler alert ... keep it out of the oven!
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Coronavirus FAQ: Is It A Good Idea To Buy An Air Cleaner For My Home?
Do portable air cleaning machines really help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the home? The frustrating short answer: "It depends." Find out what it depends upon.