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Amanda Gardner

http://www.amandagardner.com
Amanda Gardner is a freelance health reporter whose stories have appeared in cnn.com, health.com, cnn.com, WebMD, HealthDay, Self Magazine, the New York Daily News, Teachers & Writers Magazine, the Foreign Service Journal, AmeriQuests (Vanderbilt University) and others. In 2009, she served as writer-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She is also a community artist and recipient or partner in five National Endowment for the Arts grants.
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What Is Blepharitis? 8 Things Eye Doctors Need You to Know

Symptoms of blepharitis—inflammation of the eyelid—range from mild to severe and can have many possible causes. Check out how to treat and prevent the condition.
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11 Things You Should Know About Tdap Vaccines

Here are the side effects, cost, and other important things to know about the Tdap...
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8 Whooping Cough Symptoms Everyone Should Know

Coughing fits, thick mucus, red eyes—these are just a few of the symptoms of whooping...
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Pertussis Precautions: 6 Ways Stop the Spread of Whooping Cough

A vaccine is the best way to prevent pertussis, or whooping cough, but there many...
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6 Things to Know About the Tdap Vaccine in Pregnancy

Newborns can't get the whooping cough vaccine. Getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy is one...
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Tdap vs. DTaP: What’s the Difference Between These Whooping Cough Vaccines?

DTaP and Tdap vaccinate against the same illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (aka whooping cough)....
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Why You Need Whooping Cough Vaccines and When to Get Them

Whooping cough vaccines have drastically reduced rates of pertussis, a serious condition. Here's why babies,...
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Are At-Home Allergy Tests Accurate? Here’s What Allergists Say

There's a dizzying array of at-home allergy tests. Find out if the convenience is worth...
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What Is Covid-19 Brain Fog—and How Do You Get Rid of It?

Some Covid-19 survivors report fuzzy thinking and memory problems long after the actual infection. Is...
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Got Your Covid-19 Vaccine Card? 4 Things You Should Do Right Away

Here's what experts say you should and shouldn't do with your Covid-19 vaccine card after...
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Do the Covid-19 Vaccines Cause Infertility? Here’s What Doctors Say

Myths are swirling that the Covid-19 vaccines may cause infertility or pregnancy problems. Find out...
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7 Things You Need to Know About Covid-19 Booster Shots

As new coronavirus variants emerge, experts debate whether or not a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot...
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7 Totally Normal Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects to Be Ready For

A sore arm and flu-like symptoms are just some of the side effects of the...
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I Missed My 2nd Vaccine Shot: What Do I Do Now?

If you've skipped your second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, there's still time to get...
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When Can We Stop Wearing Face Masks? Experts Weigh In

Eased mask restrictions depend on your vaccination status, but it may still be a while...
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Parosmia: The Covid-19 Side Effect That Distorts Your Sense of Smell

If pleasant odors now smell like rotting garbage, you could have parosmia—a condition linked to...
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5 Reasons to Wear a Face Mask Other Than Covid-19

Face masks are proven to help stop the spread of Covid-19. They can also protect...
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How Long Can You Test Positive for Covid-19 After Infection?

Depending on the test, you can still test positive for Covid months after recovery. You...
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What Can Vaccinated People Do? The Dos and Don’ts

You're fully vaccinated from Covid-19, now what? We asked experts what low- and high-risk activities...
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Should You Worry If You Got the J&J Vaccine? What Doctors Say

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Covid-19 is on pause over rare, severe blood clots...
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Does AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Cause Blood Clots? What We Know So Far

The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may soon be available in the United States, but there are...
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Covid-19 Vaccinations: Should You Reschedule Your Mammogram?

Covid-19 vaccinations may raise the risk of abnormal results on a mammogram. Find out what...
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3 AM and Wide Awake? Here’s How to Sleep Through the Night

If you wake up in the middle of the night and stay awake, you're experiencing...
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At-Home Colon Cancer Tests: What Do Doctors Think?

At-home colon cancer tests are gaining popularity, but their accuracy in detecting cancers and polyps...
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What Is the Covid-19 Pill and When Will It Be Ready?

A new Covid-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir, is in the works to help treat mild...