Flu season is off to an early start in the U.S. One group that often avoids the worst of it could get hit hardest
Doctors and public health officials are keeping a close eye on U.S. flu cases this fall out of concern that...
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As leaders meet, Chinese hope for end to ‘zero-COVID’ limits
BEIJING (AP) — As China’s ruling Communist Party holds a congress this week, many Beijing residents are focused on an...
The COVID-19 Booster: Australia’s pandemic response overreached says review
An independent review has found Australia’s pandemic response inadequately supported vulnerable people and should have used lockdowns less often. These...
Opinion | The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Should all children get the updated booster?
You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate covid-19 and other public health challenges. Click...
CDC and FDA clear Novavax vaccine as a first COVID booster for adults
U.S. regulators on Wednesday granted emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax to be used as a...
Why CDC advisers voted to add COVID vaccines to routine immunizations
COVID vaccines should be part of the federal government's list of routinely recommended vaccinations, a panel of Centers for Disease...
Study: Moderna COVID vaccine safe, comparably effective in preschoolers
Two doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine were safe in children aged 6 months to 5 years and triggered similar...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says there will be no children’s COVID vaccine mandate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drew a line in the sand Thursday, telling reporters he is against mandatory COVID-19 vaccine shots...
Should your child receive the updated Covid-19 booster? An expert weighs in
CNN — Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued guidance recommending the updated Covid-19 booster for...
CDC advisers recommend adding Covid shots to routine immunization schedules for kids, adults
Vaccine law experts acknowledge adding Covid vaccines to the immunization schedule could influence states that are inclined to require them...