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Questions and Answers Usted preguntó, respondimos: efectividad de la vacuna COVID-19

Usted preguntó, respondimos: efectividad de la vacuna COVID-19
Si hay un 98% de posibilidades de que esté bien si contraigo COVID-19, ¿por qué querría una vacuna que tenga una eficacia del 95%? ¿Me estoy perdiendo de algo?
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You asked, we answered: If I got COVID and I'm fine, why should I get vaccinated?
If there’s a 98% chance I’ll be ok if I get COVID-19, then why would I want a vaccine that is 95% effective? Am I missing something?
Questions and Answers Woman holding her bladder

You asked, we answered: Why can’t I control when I pee when I have a tampon in?

In some women, placing a tampon in the vagina can actually “unmask” urinary incontinence.
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You asked, we answered: As a minister, how can I keep my congregation safe from COVID?
Is fellowship after church during COVID-19 a good idea?
Questions and Answers Person wearing a mask looking out a window

You asked, we answered: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
After testing positive for COVID-19, you may wonder what happens next. Even if your symptoms are mild, stay home and avoid others.
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You asked, we answered: What should I do about vaginal dryness?
Sex with my husband is painful because I’m “all dried up down there.” My doctor told me it happens to older women. What can I do to address my vaginal dryness?
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You asked, we answered: Can I get COVID a second time?
Can people contract COVID-19 again after an initial contraction?
Questions and Answers Man laying on couch holding stomach

You asked, we answered: Should I take fiber supplements for constipation relief?
Question: I am 75 years old and have other health issues, but I want to know: Can I use a powdered supplement to stay regular Answer from internist Brandon Miller, MD.
Questions and Answers LASIK Q&A with Ronald Krueger, MD

[Video] LASIK Q&A with Ronald Krueger, MD
A live Q&A with ophthalmologist Ronald Krueger, MD about LASIK.
Questions and Answers 14 COVID-19 testing questions you’ve asked us

14 COVID-19 testing questions you've asked us
Paul Fey, PhD, who oversees nasal swab testing for Nebraska Medicine, shares answers to commonly asked questions related to being tested for COVID-19.
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