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Coronavirus Update

This week: Scientists weigh in on mixing and matching COVID-19 shots; the U.S. is ripe for a flu outbreak; the fourth wave continues to decline; finding moments of joy during a pandemic.

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Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines? Experts weigh in.

While not yet authorized, small trials suggest some booster combinations are not only safe, they may yield better protection.

RELATED: FDA panel recommends Johnson & Johnson booster shot +

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Is a 'twindemic' of flu and COVID-19 about to hit the U.S.?

Experts warn that the U.S. is ripe for a severe influenza outbreak in the coming months, making vaccination against both diseases more important than ever.

What we're reading

'Lurching between crisis and complacency': Was this our last COVID surge? (New York Times) ››

Back from the brink: How Japan became a surprise COVID success story (The Guardian) ››

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Is the last surge behind us?

Vaccinations are sputtering along and cases are down, as the fourth wave continues to decline. Still, more than 1,800 Americans have died each day for the past week, and with 66 million eligible individuals still unvaccinated, another surge is possible.

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How do you find moments of grace, beauty and joy during a pandemic?

Children play, people dance, and lovers kiss—signs of the human spirit that COVID-19 can't dim. These photos document them.

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MORE ON YOUR HEALTH

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Air pollution kills millions every year, like a 'pandemic in slow motion'

Dirty air is a plague on our health, causing 7 million deaths and many more preventable illnesses worldwide each year. But the solutions are clear.

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Your brain may be hardwired to snap

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How Merck's antiviral pill could change the game for COVID-19

How COVID-19 can damage all five senses

COVID-19 may impair men’s sexual performance

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