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Health By Matthew Herper J&J one-dose Covid vaccine is 66% effective, a weapon but not a knockout punch
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Health By Rebecca Sohn Pediatricians pivot to vaccines on the go as immunization rates drop during the pandemic
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Matt's Take By Matthew Herper Having pandemic panic attacks about virus variants? National preparation is the cure
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