Name: How to navigate the holidays, whether you’re vaccinated or not
Uploaded: 2021-11-17T15:30:00.291Z
Duration: 30 min 12 s
Description: What's the best way to handle Thanksgiving and other gatherings this year? Local doctors give tips about how to celebrate safely.

What's the best way to handle Thanksgiving and other gatherings this year? Local doctors give tips about how to celebrate safely.


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