Amid the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) updated mask guidance and new information coming to light about the origins of COVID-19, experts and Americans alike are questioning the credibility of those calling the shots throughout the pandemic – including the high-profile Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Scientists are making dramatic strides toward a goal that once seemed almost unimaginable: Restoring limited vision to people affected by a previously irreversible form of blindness caused by an inherited eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa.
Half of all American adults will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday, White House senior COVID advisor Andy Slavitt announced during a White House COVID-19 briefing.
Immunologists are looking into whether the spike protein associated with the COVID-19 vaccines can possibly result in an "extremely rare” adverse event, such as an autoimmune reaction, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said Tuesday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported some 10,200 COVID-19 breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated persons amid a backdrop of about 101 million Americans who completed a vaccination series, as of late April.
The first participants aged 65 and older have received vaccinations in a new study assessing coadministration of a pneumococcal jab along with a COVID-19 booster shot, Pfizer announced on Monday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed an executive order to drop the statewide indoor mask mandate and 6 feet of physical distancing in most settings, with few exceptions. The new measures will take effect Friday, May 28.
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates rare reports of heart issues among adolescents and young adults who received COVID-19 vaccinations, Dr. Richard Besser says there is no clear link yet to the vaccines, and encourages parents to keep getting kids vaccinated.
Many hospital beds are full. Waiting lists for outpatient treatment are bulging. And teens and adults seeking help for eating disorders are often finding it takes months to get an appointment.
U.S. residents can now receive a COVID-19 vaccination at several New York airports. Starting Monday, pop-up sites at seven airports across the state will offer walk-in vaccinations for the one-shot Janssen jab on a first come first serve basis.
New data from the United Kingdom indicates that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the India variant, which has previously been labeled by U.S. health officials as a "variant of interest."
The Centers for Disease Control is investigating a small number of young adults and adolescents who may have experienced heart problems following a COVID-19 vaccine, though they stressed that it is unclear the vaccine is responsible.
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
Scientists have reportedly discovered a new kind of coronavirus that is believed to have originated in dogs – in what may be the eighth unique form of the bug known to cause disease in humans.
Schools should consider routine COVID-19 testing to retain in-person learning and participation in extracurriculars, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
With about 38% of the U.S. population fully vaccinated, or some 126 million Americans, some question whether it’s safe to enjoy alcohol shortly after receiving the jab.
Elementary schools should establish mask requirements for teachers and staff and improve ventilation to lower the risk of coronavirus spread, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised in its latest report. Masks are recommended for all teachers and students regardless of vaccination status, however.
As fully vaccinated populations navigate new federal guidance dropping mask use and physical distancing indoors and outdoors in most settings, top officials with the White House COVID-19 Response Team say some lingering fears are rational, and the recommendations will take some getting used to.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, on Friday said it’s unclear whether coronavirus booster shots will be necessary, or when.
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