While some parents can’t wait to vaccinate their young children against COVID-19, others remain hesitant. Your questions answered.
Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for youngest Americans; shots will become available as soon as Tuesday
The actions clear the way for 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to begin delivery and distribution to young children as soon as Tuesday.
Diabetes drug helps patients lose never-before-seen amounts of weight, new study shows
A new study of the type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide found it also resulted in dramatic weight loss, offering hope for those struggling with obesity.
Monkeypox cases may be mistaken for a sexual transmitted disease, CDC warns
So far, 5 Americans are likely infected with monkeypox, the CDC said Monday. Health officials are trying to determine how the cases may be connected.
Nasal vaccines may be the next generation of protection against COVID
Researchers hope a nasal delivery system will make for a COVID vaccine that is better at preventing transmission and mild infections.
After omicron winter surge, CDC finds nearly 60% of all Americans and 75% of kids have been infected by the coronavirus
By the end of February, nearly 60% of all Americans and 75% of kids had antibodies indicating a prior coronavirus infection, CDC study finds.
COVID antivirals can save lives, but access is still limited. Biden announces plan to change that.
Underused COVID-19 antivirals such as Paxlovid could save more lives. The Biden administration pledges to make them more available.
Why do my dogs smell like orange slices? The latest research on how COVID messes with smell
Most people hit early with coronavirus lost their smell. Now, not so much. Scientists are starting to figure out why and what that means.
Effective treatments for COVID are now available. Why are they not being used?
Awareness varies about the availability and effectiveness of ‘miracle’ COVID treatments, experts say. Once in short supply, they are now underused.
‘Real disappointment’: Biden, health officials at odds with Congress over U.S. role in funding worldwide battle against COVID
Congress is abandoning America’s responsibility to help the world fight COVID-19, Biden administration and global health officials said Tuesday.