CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
COVID-19 boosters: US expected to authorize mix-and-match shots
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
FDA unveils proposal for over-the-counter hearing aids
The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and consumer advocates to make the devices cheaper and easier to get.
The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and consumer advocates to make the devices cheaper and easier to get.
Salmonella in poultry: USDA announces steps to help reduce illnesses
The USDA on Tuesday announced several steps to control salmonella in poultry plants in the hope of reducing the number of related illnesses each year.
The USDA on Tuesday announced several steps to control salmonella in poultry plants in the hope of reducing the number of related illnesses each year.
Minnesota family says their loved one died after waiting for ICU bed
A family in northwestern Minnesota says their loved one died after waiting two days for an ICU bed. This comes as hospitals across the region report little to no room in their critical care units due to the pandemic.
A family in northwestern Minnesota says their loved one died after waiting two days for an ICU bed. This comes as hospitals across the region report little to no room in their critical care units due to the pandemic.
Older adults are more susceptible to severe breakthrough COVID-19, studies show
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
Health officials say older adults are more at risk for severe COVID-19 breakthrough cases due to underlying medical conditions and less robust immune systems.
COVID-19 vaccine incentives: Minnesota offers $100K college scholarships, $200 Visa gift cards to teens
Minnesota is offering kids ages 12-17 a $200 Visa gift card and a chance to win a $100,000 college scholarship if they get vaccinated against COVID-19. Students who are already vaccinated are also eligible to enter the scholarship drawings.
Minnesota is offering kids ages 12-17 a $200 Visa gift card and a chance to win a $100,000 college scholarship if they get vaccinated against COVID-19. Students who are already vaccinated are also eligible to enter the scholarship drawings.
September was worst month for child COVID-19 infections, AAP says
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
ER union nurses begin 3-day strike for fair pay at Allina's WestHealth in Plymouth
Around 50 nurses say enough is enough, and they are going on strike from Sunday through Tuesday. In response, the WestHealth Emergency Room and Urgent Care has decided to close its doors, shutting down for the time being.
Around 50 nurses say enough is enough, and they are going on strike from Sunday through Tuesday. In response, the WestHealth Emergency Room and Urgent Care has decided to close its doors, shutting down for the time being.
Allison Williams leaving ESPN over COVID vaccine mandate
Allison Williams is leaving ESPN, saying she was 'morally and ethically not aligned' with Disney's vaccine mandate.
Allison Williams is leaving ESPN, saying she was 'morally and ethically not aligned' with Disney's vaccine mandate.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.
Allina's WestHealth ER, urgent care in Plymouth to close during nurses strike
The urgent care and emergency department at Allina Health's WestHealth campus in Plymouth, Minnesota will be closed starting 5 a.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Wednesday as union nurses go on a three-day strike for fair pay and benefits.
The urgent care and emergency department at Allina Health's WestHealth campus in Plymouth, Minnesota will be closed starting 5 a.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Wednesday as union nurses go on a three-day strike for fair pay and benefits.
Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held at MOA
The annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk was held Saturday morning at the Mall of America.
The annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk was held Saturday morning at the Mall of America.
Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
90,000 US COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable, Kaiser Family Foundation says
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.