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Preventive Care

‘Why the flu shot matters to me this year’

From protecting children to safeguarding the health system amid the pandemic, Bay Staters share their reasons for getting vaccinated

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Diva Docs: Black women physicians speak out on health and race

Our monthly series explores vital medical issues and disparities in care, access and treatment

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Screening for cancer in the comfort of home

Studies show convenient at-home tests effectively reduce risk of dying from colorectal cancer

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Video: How vaccines work

An easy-to-follow guide to how shots activate your body’s immune system and safely fight disease

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Job No. 1 this fall: Get a flu shot

Safe and effective vaccine can protect you -- and the health system

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Returning to college, safely

Clinicians offer guidance as students plan for a return to classes on campus or online

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What you should know about COVID-19 tests

How do they work, how reliable are they, and what do they tell you? Our clinician explains

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Video: How to socialize safely

Stay outdoors and limit your circle, clinicians say, as Massachusetts begins to loosen restrictions

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A balancing act for seniors

Clinicians urge the elderly to take careful precautions to limit exposure to COVID-19, including physical distancing -- but stay connected with their loved ones and physician

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