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How Long Does Protective Immunity Against COVID-19 Last AfterInfection or Vaccination? Two Immunologists Explain

How long will the immunity triggered by either vaccination, an active infection or a combination of both provide immune protection?
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'My Son Did Not Die in Vain:' BK Pols March for Affordable Maternal Healthcare

'My Son Did Not Die in Vain:' BK Pols March for Affordable Maternal Healthcare

BK politicians and advocates are calling for the passage of a law that would prevent private hospitals from engaging in anti-competitive schemes like backroom deals that increase prices for expecting parents, putting their health in danger
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Sol Sips Owner Relieves Food Insecurity Through Vegan Cooking

A young entrepreneur uses the cooking she's always known to feed her community.
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City's Third COVID-19 Center of Excellence Opens in Bushwick

City's Third COVID-19 Center of Excellence Opens in Bushwick

The clinic will provide short- and long-term care for those recovering from COVID-19, regardless of ability to pay, immigration status or gender identity.
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Heading Into the Third Year of the Pandemic, the US Blood Supply Is at a 10-Year Low

Heading Into the Third Year of the Pandemic, the US Blood Supply Is at a 10-Year Low

Many of the nation’s blood centers currently have only a one-day supply of some blood types in inventory.
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New Flatbush Health Center Comes With Maternal Health Facility Made With Black Moms, Babies in Mind

New Flatbush Health Center Comes With Maternal Health Facility Made With Black Moms, Babies in Mind

A new one-stop health center is opening in Flatbush, and it features a Maternal Health Center focused on providing equitable medical care to parents of color
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End of Statewide Mask Mandate for Businesses, But School Mask Mandate Remains

End of Statewide Mask Mandate for Businesses, But School Mask Mandate Remains

Governor Kathy Hochul said the mandate would be lifted on Feb. 10, but would remain optional for businesses, local governments and counties
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Here's What Saratoga Park's New $2.1M Makeover Will Look Like

Here's What Saratoga Park's New $2.1M Makeover Will Look Like

Bed-Stuy's second largest park is getting new fences, more accessible playground equipment, fresh grass and more.
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The Week in COVID-19 (01/31/21): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine.
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NYBeauty Suites: When One Door Closes, Another Opens

NYBeauty Suites: When One Door Closes, Another Opens

Johanne Brierre, a Co-Working Co-Collaborator, Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Beauty-Preneurs
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