COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs and Guidance for Mass General Cancer Center Patients
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NewsFeb | 1 | 2021
Fernanda H. Sakamoto, MD, PhD, physician-researcher in the Department of Dermatology, shares her “My Why”—outlining her decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Portuguese.
"Eu tomei a vacina contra o COVID-19 para proteger minha família, meus amigos, meus colegas de trabalho e minha comunidade. Junte-se a nós no combate ao COVID-19! "
- Fernanda Sakamoto, MD, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital
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The OB/GYN Department remains here for your health care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some adjustments are necessary, however.
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View frequently asked questions and guidance about the COVID-19 vaccine for Cancer Center patients.
While the research is clear that wearing a mask can be effective in preventing the spread of coronavirus, one new question that many are asking is whether or not wearing two masks is better than one. Erica Shenoy, MD, PhD, discusses the best type of mask to wear when out and about in your community.
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These reactions should not discourage patients from getting the vaccine, researchers say.
In February 2021, the FDA approved the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine following the December 2020 approval of the Pfizer / BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. Find answers to common questions regarding this latest development in the fight against COVID-19.
Experts offer guidance to reduce false positive tests and avoid unnecessary biopsies.