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Preventive Care

A healer welcomes a new weapon in pandemic battle

Dr. Jon Santiago, who serves in the hospital, military and State House, prepares for a new mission: Vaccinating his patients 

'Being on the front lines and seeing what was happening, knowing I was at risk – it was a great relief for me.'

Dr. Simone Wildes

‘A great relief’

An infectious disease doctor shares her joy at getting vaccinated – and her message for at-risk communities 

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Illness & Conditions

How to protect yourself from vaccine fraud schemes

Experts offer tips on how to avoid email, phone and other scams

Illness & Conditions

Top COVID-19 news

What you need to know this week about the vaccine rollout, school testing and rising infection rates

Illness & Conditions

VIDEO: 'It felt great'

First responders embrace the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Facts about Vaccines

Video: How the flu shot can help prevent a 'twindemic'

Facts about Vaccines

Job No. 1 this fall: Get a flu shot

Facts about Vaccines

Why it's important for kids to get vaccinated now

A time for unity  

In a country ravaged by a pandemic and social injustice, a pediatrician reflects on how Dr. King’s legacy shows us a path forward

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