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![Southern California recipients of a COVID-19 vaccine at a mass vaccination site in Disneyland's parking lot in January. For strongest immunity, be sure to get both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, says the CDC's new head. She also says stretching the interval between shots to six weeks can be OK "in rare circumstances."](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gettyimages-1296258109-256203e654946b040096e268dd4c9af4dd3b2e10-scaled-e1612281566663-900x422.jpg)
COVID-19 Vaccine: Will It Protect Against New Variants And Do You Need A 2nd Dose?
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The spread of new strains raises new questions as two COVID-19 vaccines continue their rollout across the U.S. and another vaccine candidate preps for regulatory review. Here’s what you need to know.
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Report: Women Everywhere Don’t Know Enough About Ovarian Cancer
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A new study shows that slow rates of diagnosis and delayed access to treatment are the norm around the world.
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Report: World Support For Mental Health Care Is ‘Pitifully Small’
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A major report points out the lack of resources for mental health issues — and offers some possible solutions.