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Fran Kritz

There's another shot doctors are advising you get this winter — the flu vaccine. We tackle questions about this flu season and why the vaccine is important as people head back into workplaces and kids return to school.
Environment & Public Health
It's Time For A Flu Shot. Here's What You Need To Know
With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it’s easy to forget that there’s another respiratory virus poised to strike. We tackle questions about why a flu vaccine matters now.
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Environment & Public Health
Coronavirus FAQ: Could COVID-19 Ever Be Considered A Preexisting Condition?
That’s a question people are asking as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments for a case on the future of the Affordable Care Act — which guarantees coverage for preexisting conditions.
By Fran Kritz
 
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Environment & Public Health
2020 Flu Shot Strategy: Get Yours Early In The Season
With the flu season looming, public health officials urge nearly all Americans over 6 months old to get immunized starting next month. Strategize now to avoid getting the flu while COVID-19 is raging.
By Fran Kritz
 
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Environment & Public Health
The Dentist Will See You Now. But Should You Go?
Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here’s how they do it.
By Fran Kritz