Any large social gathering — from a family birthday party to an indoor music concert — has the potential to spread serious infection
Formerly used as a treatment, they’re not as effective against current strains of COVID-19
From antiviral meds to preventive therapy, the options are greater than ever
Antibodies used to detect the virus can weaken over time, so results may not be reliable
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Despite what you’ve heard or hoped, no one is 100% protected
Vaccination is important because immunity wanes over time and reinfections are possible
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Get the specifics and learn how to do each safely
You might be protected, but you still need to be careful