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DU to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines

Zoe Stratos | staff writer 03/04/2021   On March 3, Duquesne University sent an email to all students announcing that the Pennsylvania Department of Health [DOH] has approved administration of the COVID-19 vaccine on campus for employees and students in the near future.  “The university has been in constant contact with county and state health officials about every aspect of COVID-19 issues, from early safety … Continue reading DU to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines

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When aiming for good health, flu vaccines are worth a shot

By Kailey Love | The Duquesne Duke In the midst of stressful midterms and possibly unwelcome temperature changes, there is one more thing that you need to add onto your surely growing list of worries; flu season. Living in such close quarters and sharing bathrooms with such a large group of people makes college students very susceptible to the virus. While the flu is usually … Continue reading When aiming for good health, flu vaccines are worth a shot

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Staff editorial: Government should require vaccinations

Duke Staff Before 1963, there were hundreds of thousands of measles cases every year in the United States. But that number dropped – and continued to drop – until endemic measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. The reason: the measles vaccine, which has garnered widespread support over time by the scientific community for its effectiveness. Still, these statistics don’t resonate with the … Continue reading Staff editorial: Government should require vaccinations

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