Allison Aubrey
Stories
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Health
What we know about COVID-19 vaccines for children and long haul COVID
The COVID surge is ebbing though deaths remain high. Meanwhile, the FDA has set a date to review data on vaccines for kids under 12 and the NIH has launched long-hauler study.
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A Pfizer Booster Is Authorized For People 65+ Or At High-Risk For COVID
The Food and Drug Administration gave the OK for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for anyone 65 or older or at high risk for severe disease. People whose work puts them at risk will also be eligible.
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The FDA Will Take More Time To Determine If Benefits Of Juul Products Outweigh Harm
The FDA has ruled on which e-cigarette products can remain on the market and which must be taken off, but deferred action on products made by Juul, which accounts for 40% of the e-cigarette market.
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A Study Says 9/11 First Responders Survive Cancers At Higher Rates. Why?
Because of toxins linked to Ground Zero, first responders have higher rates of certain cancers. A study says that group is more likely to survive the cancers, perhaps because of the care they receive.
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The FDA Is Looking At The Benefits Of Booster Shots And Vaccinating Kids Under Age 12
The Biden administration's COVID booster plan for the general population is supposed to start soon, but the FDA still wants to review its safety — and whether kids under 12 should be vaccinated.
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COVID Vaccinations Are On The Rise Again, Says White House
Due to more mandates around the U.S., White House COVID advisors say first-time vaccination rates are now on the rise after a slowdown this summer. Millions of unvaccinated children are now in school.
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COVID-19 Deaths And Hospitalizations Continue To Rise In The U.S.
Vaccines remain the best way to protect against serious illness. A week after the FDA gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, it's not known if that's nudging more people to get the shot.
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CDC Expected To Change Mask Guidance For Vaccinated People, Including In Schools
Reversing earlier guidance, the agency will likely encourage indoor masking for fully vaccinated people under certain circumstances.
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Time For Caution Amid COVID-19 Surge And Breakthrough Cases
It's an unsettling moment in the pandemic as cases rise, Delta sweeps and more reports are made of breakthrough cases. Here are the latest recommendations to keep people and communities safe.
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With The Delta Variant Spreading Fast, Is It Time To Mask Up Again?
The highly contagious delta variant is causing a surge in new cases. Here's what you need to know about how to keep yourself and your family safe.