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April 14, 2021
Why this loyal CDPHP member keeps sticking with green
There’s nothing out there comparable to what I have. Capital Region native, Marie Miller, became a CDPHP® member in 1985. Since then, she has never looked back. When she first signed up with CDPHP, she was working for the NYS Health Department and was just excited to have health insurance through her job. Marie continued…
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April 14, 2021
Are You Sure You’re Okay? Unseen Ways COVID-19 Affects Your Mental Health
I’m fine. How many times have you said that to yourself or someone else over these last months? Most likely, you’ve said it more often than you’ve meant it. Even if you think you haven’t been affected by COVID-19, stress and anxiety have probably crept into your daily life in ways you may not have…
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April 05, 2021
Why masks still matter during the COVID-19 pandemic, even after you’re vaccinated
True or false: I have received my COVID-19 vaccine, so I no longer need to wear my mask at all. FALSE! Masking is still an important part of protecting ourselves, our loved ones, and our community against COVID-19. We’re just not quite ready to ditch the masks altogether. Based on the advice of health experts,…
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March 25, 2021
How mRNA and viral vector COVID-19 vaccines work
A third COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use. This vaccine was developed by Janssen Biotech, Inc. and is often referred to as the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. The J&J vaccine uses a different technology than the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. Here’s a look at how these different vaccines create immunity, according to…
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March 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines: What to know about your second dose
Are you ready for your second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine? If your first vaccine was from Pfizer-BioNTech, you should receive your second shot three weeks later. If it was from Moderna, the second shot should come four weeks later. As you get ready for your second dose, here are answers to some questions you…
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March 25, 2021
What to know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
A third coronavirus vaccine was approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 27, 2021. The first doses began shipping out within days. This vaccine was developed by Janssen Biotech, Inc., which is a Johnson & Johnson company. Here are some important things to know about the new Johnson…
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