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Should I Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot?
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Should I Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot?

Yes, you should get a COVID-19 booster shot when you are eligible. At this time, everyone over the age of 12 should get a booster shot, especially people over 65 years old and those who are immunocompromised.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022
Best Healthcare Options for Undocumented Immigrants
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Best Healthcare Options for Undocumented Immigrants

Undocumented immigrants are a particularly vulnerable group of people who experience limited access to healthcare coverage. While you may not be eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance or government plans, community health centers, private insurance, and membership-based plans are other options.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022
What You Need to Know About H5N1 Avian Influenza aka The Bird Flu
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What You Need to Know About H5N1 Avian Influenza aka The Bird Flu

Since last month, 18 states have reported positive cases of H5N1 bird flu, and Nebraska has canceled auctions and fairs through May 1. The latest strain has not infected any humans yet, but officials remain diligent in monitoring its spread as the virus mutates.

Jacqueline Slobin
Jacqueline Slobin23 Aug 2022
Free Health Clinics in NYC
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Free Health Clinics in NYC

The cost for services at community health clinics depends on your income, your location, services provided, and your insurance coverage. These clinics in NYC are the most affordable

Alyssa Corso
Alyssa Corso15 Sep 2021
How Much Does an HIV Test Cost in 2021?
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How Much Does an HIV Test Cost in 2021?

HIV is a virus that breaks down certain cells in your immune system. The national average cost for an HIV test is $84 and can range between $0 and $200 based on research collected.

Alyssa Corso
Alyssa Corso20 Sep 2021
How Much Does Insulin Cost Without Insurance in 2023?
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How Much Does Insulin Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

Human insulin ranges in cost between $25-$100 per vial. Insulin analogs mimic the effect of insulin in our bodies but are not chemically identical to human insulin; these drugs are often more expensive, ranging anywhere between $174-$300.

Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee20 Feb 2023
Already Had COVID-19? You may only need one dose of the vaccine
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Already Had COVID-19? You may only need one dose of the vaccine

One study suggests that one COVID-19 dose may suffice in individuals who have already had COVID-19.

Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee23 Mar 2021
Should I Wear Two Face Masks?
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Should I Wear Two Face Masks?

Wearing two face masks depends on what mask you're wearing. Wearing two face masks could be a great option as an extra layer of protection.

Spencer Lee
Spencer Lee23 Mar 2021
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Jersey City?
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Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Jersey City?

Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Jersey City? Alliance Health Center, Carepoint Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital, and more.

Mira Research Team
Mira Research Team9 Feb 2021
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In The Bay Area?
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Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In The Bay Area?

The Bay Area has multiple places to get the Covid-19 vaccine including UCSF, Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, and medical centers.

Mira Research Team
Mira Research Team9 Feb 2021
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Staten Island?
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Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Staten Island?

Some centers to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Staten Island include Advantage Care Physicians, Metro Community Health Center, NYC Health+Hospitals, and more.

Mira Research Team
Mira Research Team25 Mar 2021
Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In New Orleans?
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Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In New Orleans?

In New Orleans, you can get a COVID-19 vaccine at Broad Avenue Pharmacy, Crescent City Pharmacy, Excelth Family Health, and Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy.

Mira Research Team
Mira Research Team9 Feb 2021