Less than a week before schools are set to reopen in Broward County, Fla., local union officials say three educators have died of complications from the coronavirus. None of them were vaccinated.
As coronavirus infections rise among young Americans, so too have deaths in a population once thought to be largely shielded from the worst of the pandemic.
Health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic say there is another concerning prospect looming: a surge in children diagnosed with a combination of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus.
The latest spike in COVID-19 cases may mean that many people are once again making decisions about social gatherings, where to wear masks and whether to travel. Guest host Nina Moini spoke with public health officials about how to make these decisions using the latest guidance and explored how all of this decision-making is affecting our mental health with a psychologist.
A panel of CDC advisers recommended a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for people with weakened immune systems. It follows the FDA authorization a day earlier.
Minnesota continues to see COVID-19 cases increasing, but the summer increase still doesn’t compare to waves seen earlier in the pandemic. However, trends are pushing towards levels that health officials find concerning.
The Food and Drug Administration amended its emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to allow for an additional dose for some immunocompromised people.
Medical experts say there's no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. That's despite a myth suggesting otherwise. Experts say there's no biological reason the shots would affect fertility. And real-world evidence offers more assurance for anyone worried about their chances of conceiving.
What do frozen pizza, cookies and ice cream have in common? A new study finds ultra-processed foods make up the majority of U.S. children's and teen's diets.