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What It Means When Celebrities Stay Coy About Their Vaccine Status
While fans often know intricate details about athletes’ knee joints and concussions, their COVID-19 vaccination status is another story.

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While fans often know intricate details about athletes’ knee joints and concussions, their COVID-19 vaccination status is another story.

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