CDC's Walensky made the final call to approve COVID vaccines for young kids The CDC has signed off on children ages 5 through 11 being eligible to receive Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky about the decision.
Democrats' deal on prescription drugs would lower costs for seniors Democrats agreed to a significant — but slimmed down — proposal to help lower prescription drug prices, bringing aboard notable holdouts on the measure, including Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Alana Wise
Dole salads have been recalled in 10 states due to a possible listeria risk Officials say the recall was prompted after a random sample tested positive for the organism listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported, the FDA says. Jonathan Franklin
The father of cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck, dies at 100 The developer of cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck, died on Monday at age 100. In 2015, NPR's Invisibilia introduced listeners to Beck. Alix Spiegel
CDC advisors recommend Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 Kids ages 5 to11 will soon be able to get Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine. CDC advisors reviewed data showing it's safe and 90.7% effective, They say the benefits outweigh the risks in this age group. Joe Neel
CDC advisers meet to consider recommending Pfizer's lower-dose vaccine for kids School-aged children may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, as a key group of CDC advisors is set to vote on what it recommends. Selena Simmons-Duffin
The majority of New York City employees comply with the vaccine mandate Officials in New York City says nine out of 10 municipal workers got vaccinated in time to comply with the city's new vaccine mandate. Still about 9,000 workers were put on unpaid leave.
For kids afraid of needles: Try detective thinking The FDA has authorized the use of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages five to eleven. Many young children are afraid of injection needles. So are some adults. KUOW‘s Bill Radke asked one Seattle child how she overcame her fear. Bill Radke
With an off-label drug discontinued, families' other option costs thousands more Kids who need a hormone-blocking drug to prevent premature puberty have lost an off-label option. The company that makes the medicine, which is 1/8 the cost of the FDA-approved version, withdrew it. Sydney Lupkin
As vaccine mandate kicks in, 91% of New York City employees have had at least 1 shot New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is claiming victory as enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate begins for all city workers. As of Monday, 91% of the city's workforce has had at least one shot. Gus Contreras
