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What’s Causing New COVID Variants? Experts Speak On Omicron
New variants such as Omicron have prompted more calls from health officials to get people vaccinated.
New Covid Variant Detected In European Countries
Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy have all discovered cases of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 on Saturday.
Has The Omicron Variant Been Detected In The US? What CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement Friday that no cases of the new omicron Covid variant "have been identified in the U.S. to date.”
CDC Recommends These Tips For Staying Healthy, Safe During Holidays
Here is a list of tips to help remind you and your family how to stay focused on health and safety during the holiday.
Dr. Fauci Says Being Considered 'Fully Vaccinated' Could Mean Needing A Booster Shot
A booster shot could eventually be the new way to be considered fully vaccinated.
Onion Recall: FDA, CDC Launch Investigation Into Salmonella Outbreak Ahead Of Thanksgiving Holiday
Almost 900 cases of salmonella infections have been reported across the country.
How Labor Shortages Are Affecting Airlines Ahead Of Thanksgiving Travel
In what could be the busiest day for airlines since prior to the pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration anticipates checking around 20 million passengers in as Thanksgiving approaches.
Moderna, Pfizer Booster Shots Clear FDA Hurdle As CDC Considers Final Approval
The FDA has approved booster vaccines for Moderna and Pfizer as new data shows getting the third jab is effective.
How Effective Is The AstraZeneca Antibody Drug? Recent Clinical Trials Show Results
Recent clinical trial results show that AstraZeneca’s antibody-drug is quite effective in preventing COVID-19
Monkeypox: Virus Detected In Maryland Resident Who Returned From Nigeria
The patient is recovering in isolation.
COVID News: WHO Says More Than 60% Of Cases Came From Europe
Coronavirus deaths in Europe rose 5% in the last week, making it the only region in the world where COVID-19 deaths increased.
Unapproved Smallpox Vials Found At Merck Pennsylvania Lab
An alert was sent to the Department of Homeland Security leadership Tuesday night that 5 vials labeled "smallpox" were found at a Merck lab outside Philadelphia.
Flu Outbreak: CDC Investigating Surge In Influenza Cases At University Of Michigan Campus
There were over more than cases diagnosed in the week of Nov. 8.
Nigeria To Launch COVID Vaccine Campaign Aiming To Inoculate Over 100 Million People By January
Nigeria, Africa's most-populous country, is aiming to increase the current vaccination rate of 2.7%.
Singapore Says Citizens 'Unvaccinated By Choice' Must Pay For COVID Treatment
Unvaccinated people in Singapore make up the majority of those who require intensive inpatient care and now they will no longer have those COVID treatments covered.
Study Shows That Benefits Of In-Person Schooling Overshadow COVID-19 Risks
As vaccines have now been approved for children as young as 5, and further evidence has been presented that spread can be contained, researchers are looking for ways to keep students in classrooms.
WHO Predicts A Half-Million More COVID Deaths In Europe This Winter
The World Health Organization said if “we stay on this trajectory,” 43 of 53 European countries could also see high or extreme stress on hospital beds.
1,359 Cruise Ship COVID-19 Cases Have Been Recorded In 4 Months: CDC
The figures represent a tiny fraction of all passengers who set sail on ships from U.S. ports.
Melioidosis Outbreak: CDC Confirms Bacteria Strain In Aromatherapy Spray And Patients Match
Matching the "DNA Fingerprint" of the bacteria in the spray and patients confirms the outbreak source: CDC.
FDA Advisers Recommend Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids Under 12
The Biden administration is preparing to vaccinate 28 million children below 12 once the Pfizer-BioNTech shots receive emergency use authorization from the FDA and CDC.
COVID-19 News: Moderna Says Vaccine Is Safe For Children Ages 6 To 11
It produced a “robust immune response” in children ages 6 to 11.
Salmonella Outbreak: Salami Sticks Sold At Trader Joe's Linked To Illnesses In 8 States
Among the people interviewed, everyone said they ate salami sticks before getting sick.
Imported Onions Identified As Source Of Salmonella Outbreak That Has Sickened 652
People from 37 states have been affected by the outbreak.
How COVID-19 Has Contributed To More Advanced Cancer Cases For American Women
Health officials are concerned that COVID-19 has paved the way for a surge in advanced cancer cases, particularly for female patients.
Alabama Could Start COVID-19 Vaccination For 5 To 11 This October
The FDA has scheduled a meeting for Oct. 26 to discuss whether it would grant Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine authorization for use in children.
Why You Should Make Sure You Get The Flu Shot During 'Unpredictable' Flu Season
It's more important than ever to get a flu shot this season.
Will You Be Getting A Moderna Or Johnson & Johnson Booster This Month? CDC Now Reviewing Possibility
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will be reviewing data from vaccine manufacturers Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Moderna to determine if booster shots will be approved soon.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Declines After Six Months
The research also suggests that decline in effectiveness is "primarily due to waning vaccine effectiveness rather than the Delta variant escaping vaccine protection."
As 400,000 Americans Receive COVID Booster, Millions Have Yet To Get Their First Dose
Thousands of Americans move to get the Pfizer booster shot following the FDA's approval.
Are There Side Effects To Booster Shots? CDC Finds They Carry Same Side Effects As Second COVID Dose
A new study by the CDC has concluded the side effects for a COVID-19 booster shot are the same as the second dose.


