What Parents Should Know for Sending Children Back to School
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It has been more than a year since COVID-19 became part of everyday conversation. As the pandemic wears on, concerns and precautions change. BlueCross' Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Bartels gives an update for what is happening with the virus right now.
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This month marks one year since the coronavirus pandemic reached South Carolina. Now the state nears 8,000 deaths from the virus and almost 500,000 confirmed cases, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. BlueCross’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Bartels shares some insight on what we have learned, recommendations for staying safe now and what to expect in the months ahead.
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Undoubtedly, vaccines have been on everyone’s mind since the start of the pandemic. Several vaccines for COVID-19 are under development. Here are the basics on vaccines and the flu shot and why you should make sure you and your family members are up to date on your vaccines.
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