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He experienced a severe reaction to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate. He’s still a believer

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A user’s guide: How to talk to those hesitant about the Covid-19 vaccine

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U.S. urges pause on use of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine after rare blood clotting cases

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New on the streets: Gabapentin, a drug for nerve pain, and a new target of misuse

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Merck to continue tests of Covid pill, but stop trial in hospitalized patients

By Matthew Herper