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Physicians Seeing Increased Cancer False Positives Due to Vaccine Side-Effect
March 2, 2021

Physicians need to be aware patients may have scans that show enlarged lymph nodes that are a natural reaction to the vaccine.
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FDA Finds Janssen COVID Vaccine Safe for Use
February 24, 2021

The J&J vaccine could widen the number of people quickly vaccinated from COVID-19.
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MSDC Board of Directors Discusses Equitable Pay in Medicine, Unconscious Bias
February 23, 2021

The Board reviewed recommendations and reports on key initiatives including health equity in the medical profession.
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DC To Offer Vaccines to Residents With Pre-Existing Conditions In March
February 18, 2021

DC moved to the next tier today, and will greatly expand vaccine availability in the coming weeks.
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Mayor Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Emergency
February 17, 2021

Mayor Bowser announced new initiatives to combat gun violence in the District.
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CDC - Vaccinated People Can Avoid Quarantine After COVID Exposure
February 11, 2021

CDC's new guidance allows healthcare facilities to ease staff burdens and reflects vaccine effectiveness.
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CDC - Double Masking and Tight Masks Dramatically Reduces COVID Spread
February 10, 2021

New CDC research seems to encourage people to be more conscientious in how they wear masks, not just if they do.
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Vaccine Rollout, Budget Hearings Offer Opportunities for Physician Advocacy
January 27, 2021

Newly announced hearings offer physicians the opportunity to use their advocacy skills on important issues.
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President Emanuel Asks for Physician Help with COVID Vaccine
January 20, 2021

MSDC President calls for physician help with vaccine confidence and volunteer opportunities.
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MSDC Statement on Violent Protests in DC
January 10, 2021

MSDC condemns violence and urges all who encourage it to step away from their public roles.
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