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May 6, 2022

Paxlovid: What you need to know

It happened. I tested positive for COVID-19, and I am feeling it — headache, cough, fatigue... Will Paxlovid help?

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September 10, 2020

COVID-19 supplies and medications

MIT Medical answers your questions about COVID-19. Today’s question: I know the precautions we should take to prevent getting COVID-19, but what if it happens anyway? How should I prepare for the possibility of testing positive for the virus and needing to self-isolate?

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June 4, 2020

A rare COVID-19 complication for kids

Kids don’t get very sick with COVID-19. Or do they? Recently, we’ve been hearing more about a serious illness connected to the virus that is affecting children, teens, and even some young adults. What is it, and how worried should you be?

May 28, 2020

Could CPAP machines help COVID-19 patients?

May 28: MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. Could CPAP machines help COVID-19 patients?
Got a question about COVID-19? Send it to us at CovidQ@mit.edu, and we’ll do our best to provide an answer.

April 16, 2020

Should people with COVID-19 avoid anti-inflammatories?

April 16: MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. Today’s question: Do anti-inflammatory drugs make COVID-19 symptoms worse?

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Paxlovid: What you need to know

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A rare COVID-19 complication for kids

Could CPAP machines help COVID-19 patients?

Should people with COVID-19 avoid anti-inflammatories?

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