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Who should get the Omicron booster? Here's what experts say.
Who's eligible for the new Omicron booster? And do we really need one? Here's what you need to know.
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6 things school nurses want parents to know as kids head back to school
Five school nurses share what they want parents to know to help keep their kids healthy and ready for the school year.
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Having a hard time getting COVID vaccines for children under 5 at a pharmacy? Here’s why.
Some parents of young children are reporting difficulty actually getting the COVID vaccine at pharmacies. Here's why.
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These American-made KN95-style masks are $15 at Amazon
'The most breathable mask I've worn,' says a fan.
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COVID vaccines in children under 5: Pediatricians answer parents' most common questions
Many parents have questions about COVID vaccines in children under 5 — from timing to side effects to efficacy. Here's what pediatricians have to say.
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Planning on going back to the office, hitting the gym or attending a wedding? A guide to staying COVID safe now.
How to protect yourself from COVID at this stage of the pandemic, according to experts.
Yahoo LifeTikTok of bride dancing into wedding with cardboard cutout of groom goes viral. Here's backstory behind video that's dividing internet
"When your husband gets COVID 3 days before your 4th postponed celebration…your brothers walk you in with your husband's cardboard cut out."
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Parents assess travel plans as airline mask mandate lifts. Experts weigh in on risks.
While some families are rescheduling their flights, others are more likely to fly now that the airline mask mandate has been lifted.
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How to spot if a cough is coronavirus or hay fever
Coronavirus and hay fever share some, not not all, symptoms.
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COVID-19: BA.2 is now the dominant variant in the U.S. — here's what you need to know
What exactly is the Omicron subvariant BA.2 and how concerned should you be? Experts weigh in.
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People 50 and older can now get a 2nd COVID booster — here’s what you need to know
The FDA authorized a second booster for people 50 and older. The shot can be administered starting at least four months after receiving the first booster.
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Can elderberry really help fight cold, flu and COVID symptoms? Experts weigh in.
Elderberry has been used to treat colds, the flu and more in folk medicine for hundreds of years. But can the popular remedy really boost your immune system?
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CDC study finds masking works in schools — just as mandates lift across the country
"There are always going to be cases in schools, and masks will help decrease cases," one expert tells Yahoo Life.
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With COVID restrictions loosening, should parents still send their kids to school in masks? Experts weigh in.
While COVID restrictions ease and states drop mask mandates, parents should consider some baseline rules for school attendance, experts say.
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Teachers weigh in as states end school mask mandates
Some teachers tell Yahoo Life they felt ready to unmask, while others will keep face coverings for certain situations.
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More than half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills, surpassing surgery for the first time — here's why
This is the first time medical abortion, which is often more accessible, has surpassed surgical abortions.
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Stock up on KN95s: These FDA-authorized KN95 masks are on sale for $2 a pop at Amazon
Powecom is one of the only KN95 mask brands authorized by the FDA.
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Districts lift or tweak long-standing COVID-19 policies: 'Schools are just eager to get back to the way things were'
School districts across the U.S. are adjusting COVID-19 policies around masks, remote learning and testing.
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Amazon's No. 1 bestselling KN95 masks have over 20,000 perfect reviews — and they're now under $1 a pop
Get your hands on the Hotodeal KN95 masks while they're still in stock.
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'We're at a transition point in the pandemic': Schools struggle with current COVID policies
"People are eager to move to a new normal," one expert tells Yahoo Life.
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These FDA-authorized KN95 masks just dropped to an all-time low price for Presidents' Day at Amazon
Powecom is one of the only KN95 mask brands authorized by the FDA.
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Stock up on KN95s: These FDA-authorized masks are on sale for $2 a pop at Amazon
Powecom is one of the only KN95 mask brands authorized by the FDA.
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Parents react as school mask mandates lift across the country: 'I feel really nervous'
As states lift mask mandates, parents assess how to move forward.
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School mask mandates lifted in more states, L.A. may expand remote learning for students who won't get COVID vaccine
At least seven states have announced plans to lift mask mandates in schools, and L.A.'s public school system may expand its remote learning options.
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Stock up on KN95s: These FDA-authorized masks are on sale for $1 a pop at Amazon
Powecom is one of the only KN95 mask brands authorized by the FDA.
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How to boost kids' immune systems: Doctors say there's more to keeping kids healthy in winter than taking supplements
Do gummy vitamins and elderberry syrup really boost kids' immune systems? Experts say there are better things to focus on when it comes to kids' immune health.