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The short answer: It’s complicated, but the basic care precautions still prevail, like washing your hands and isolating if you’re sick
Any large social gathering — from a family birthday party to an indoor music concert — has the potential to spread serious infection
It’s important to connect with a healthcare provider, get quality sleep and balance your activities with your energy levels
Just like the flu, COVID-19 will continue to evolve every year
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It’s best to treat flu-like symptoms as if you have COVID-19
The duration varies, but symptoms can linger for a few days up to a couple weeks or more
Plan early — getting the right vaccines can help you stay healthy on your travels
It’s 97% effective in preventing shingles in people between the ages of 50 and 69
Chilblain-like skin lesions and rashes probably aren’t COVID related
Vaccination is best for prevention, but if you get sick with COVID-19, treatments are available
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