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Some school districts adopt new testing protocol to keep kids in class and out of COVID quarantine
Halfpoint/iStock (NEW YORK) — With schools back in session again, many parents around the country on edge — dreading the news of a positive coronavirus case in their children’s classes. Coronavirus outbreaks have led to [Read More…]
Nearly 28,000 pounds of frozen pizza recalled due to misbranding, undeclared allergens
iStock (NEW YORK) — The frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza has been found to contain textured soy protein, a known allergen that is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s [Read More…]
Pfizer CEO says it’s possible to distribute both boosters and primary doses
solarseven/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on ABC’s “This Week” Sunday it’s possible to provide both COVID-19 booster shots as well as doses for people who have not yet been vaccinated. “I think it [Read More…]
After people spoke out about COVID-19 vaccines and period changes, research is underway
Dr. Laura Payne (NEW YORK) — One week after getting her first COVID-19 vaccine shot, Bernadette Ann Bowen said she started her period one day early. Then, Bowen, a 31-year-old Ph.D. student at Bowling Green [Read More…]
Kids whose mothers were depressed during pregnancy more likely to be depressed: Study
damircudic/iStock (NEW YORK) — A new study found that children whose mothers experienced depression during and soon after pregnancy are more likely to experience depression themselves. While experts said more research is needed on the [Read More…]
CDC advisory panel votes to recommend Pfizer boosters for people 65 and older
PeopleImages/iStock (NEW YORK) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory panel has unanimously voted to recommend booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for people aged 65 and older, along with long-term care [Read More…]
Mom dying of ovarian cancer shares what she wants women to know about the deadly disease
LightFieldStudios/iStock (NEW YORK) — A mom who is in the final stage in her fight against ovarian cancer is sharing the details of her “gritty story” to help educate and inform women. Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, [Read More…]
Smaller COVID vaccine doses may protect children as well as full doses in adults: Pfizer
Chaz Bharj/iStock (NEW YORK) — Pfizer just released its first safety data about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, reassuring parents that a safe and effective vaccine soon could be available for those [Read More…]
How the definition of success has changed in COVID fight
Tempura/iStock (NEW YORK) — In the early days of the pandemic, experts kept a close watch on the number of new cases — one of the key metrics signaling success or failure of public health [Read More…]
Students on cusp of COVID-19 vaccine age requirement wait patiently as 12th birthday approaches
Prostock-Studio/iStock (LOS ANGELES) — Karen Notzon’s daughter, Callie, began her first year of middle school this fall by opting out of in-person learning after initially deciding to return to the classroom. The Huntington Beach, California, [Read More…]
Those suffering from sickle cell disease may finally be getting some relief as experts work on cure
Hailshadow/iStock (NEW YORK) — Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that can cause debilitating pain and lead to lifelong complications. For years there have been limited improvements in awareness and treatment [Read More…]
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective for kids 5-11: What parents should know
Chaz Bharj/iStock (NEW YORK) — As millions of children across the country remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 due to their age, new data shows the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to [Read More…]
Traveling over the holidays? Here’s how to stay safe from COVID-19
Hispanolistic/iStock (NEW YORK) — In the spring of 2020, U.S. airlines started touting electrostatic spraying, more frequent cleaning, and advanced filtration systems onboard in an attempt to convince passengers that flying is safe amid the [Read More…]
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective for kids ages 5 to 11
Halfpoint/iStock (NEW YORK) — Data shows the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11, the companies announced Monday morning. “We are eager to extend the protection afforded [Read More…]
The FDA panel decision on vaccine boosters shows the process worked: Fauci
Bill Oxford/iStock (WASHINGTON) — After the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory panel rejected a plan on Friday to offer Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for all Americans, White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci [Read More…]
Pediatricians with kids speak out about delta surge fears
Courtesy Anahi Weddings (NEW YORK) — When Dr. Keila Rodriguez comes home, her 3-year-old daughter knows she has to wait to hug her mom. “After the pandemic started, I would tell her, ‘You can’t hug [Read More…]
FDA panel recommends Pfizer boosters for people over 65 or high risk, votes ‘no’ for general population
carmengabriela/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Federal advisers on Friday voted 18-0 in favor of recommending Pfizer booster shots for anyone over 65 or anyone who is at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19. However, the panel [Read More…]
Mississippi health officials warn some pregnant women have been denied COVID vaccine despite ongoing surge
ArtistGNDphotography/iStock (ATLANTA) — Despite the persistent pleas by public health officials to get vaccinated as coronavirus infections continue to surge, a staggeringly low number of pregnant people have been vaccinated against the virus nationwide. Just [Read More…]
How COVID-19 hybrid immunity could be a potential pandemic game-changer
jonathanfilskov-photography/iStock (NEW YORK) — With the FDA gearing up to decide if all Americans need booster shots, some researchers are pointing to preliminary data suggesting that mixing different vaccines could offer an even stronger immune [Read More…]
Confused about boosters? Here are some answers
SolStock/iStock (NEW YORK) — On Friday, an advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration will weigh in on a debate that has been broiling since the Biden administration announced last month that the country [Read More…]