Researchers hope that convalescent plasma can be given to people with severe COVID-19 to boost their ability to fight the virus.
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Convalescent plasma: Possible treatment for COVID-19?
People who've recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies to the disease in their blood. Doctors call this convalescent plasma. Researchers hope that convalescent plasma can be given to people with severe COVID-19 to boost their ability to fight the virus.
 
 
Ways to fight coronavirus transmission at home  
Used properly, most common household disinfectants will kill the virus that causes COVID-19.
 
     
 
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Denial: When it helps, when it hurts
Denial is a coping mechanism that gives you time to adjust to distressing situations — but staying in denial can interfere with treatment or your ability to tackle challenges.
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Clean eating values whole, natural foods over processed and refined ones. Sounds like healthy eating, doesn't it?
Fever treatment: Quick guide to treating a fever
Should you treat a fever or let it run its course? Here's help making the call.
 
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