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Your questions about covid-19, answered by Dr. Leana Wen

Should you get a second booster? What is the BA.2 variant? Public health expert Dr. Leana S. Wen answers questions about coronavirus vaccines, variants and public health guidance.

May 26, 2022

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Should parents boost their children now? There’s no straightforward answer.

The CDC’s blanket recommendation for boosters does not adequately address the nuances of the question.

May 25, 2022

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What can be done about the formula shortage? Alyssa Rosenberg and Dr. Leana Wen answered your questions.

Alyssa and Leana's Q&A with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Monday. Read the transcript.

May 23, 2022

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Los inexplicables casos de hepatitis infantil merecen nuestra atención

Del mismo modo que aprendimos con la pandemia de COVID-19, las enfermedades emergentes requieren vigilancia, investigación y monitoreo. Igual debemos hacer con la hepatitis aguda infantil.

May 19, 2022

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Unexplained hepatitis cases in kids deserve our attention

This is not reason for panic, but it does deserve vigilance.

May 17, 2022

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The U.S. has lost 1 million lives from covid-19. Where do we go from here?

The tragic milestone is an opportunity to plan out how to address the pandemic going forward.

May 10, 2022

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Moderna’s vaccine is a big relief for parents of young children

Families have waited long enough. The FDA and CDC should review the application without delay.

April 28, 2022

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Tenemos que hablar sobre el consumo pandémico de alcohol

No podemos ignorarlo por más tiempo: tenemos que hablar sobre el consumo de alcohol durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Anteriormente, el aumento anual promedio era poco más de 2%. Entre 2019 y 2020 se disparó a más de 25%.

April 27, 2022