COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
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Long COVID has affected nearly 7% of U.S. adults, CDC survey data finds
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
How and where to get free COVID tests in 2023
There are still ways for both insured and uninsured people to get free COVID-19 testing. Here's how.
DeSantis injects presidential politics into the COVID vaccine debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is drumming a message of "medical freedom" that some critics view as "dangerous."
Highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 now spotted in 10 states
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Why the CDC recommends everyone get a new COVID shot this fall
Vaccine experts considered narrower recommendations for only higher-risk groups, but decided almost all Americans could benefit.
How to protect yourself from COVID, flu and RSV this fall
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
FDA and CDC say yes to new COVID shots for fall — here's what to know
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
Why officials aren't calling this year's COVID shots "boosters"
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
Looking for the new COVID booster? Here's where to get the shot.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
What to know about the new COVID shots this fall
The CDC recommends a new shot, targeting more a recent variant, for virtually all Americans to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death.
Poll finds less concern about new COVID variants now than with Omicron
Partisanship remains in potential booster uptake; since vaccines became available, vaccine uptake for Democrats has outpaced that for Republicans.
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady's positive test came two days after she and President Biden traveled to Delaware from Florida, where they had been visiting communities ravaged by Hurricane Idalia.
What to know about new COVID variants now spreading
On social media, the variants have been nicknamed "Eris," "Fornax" and "Pirola."
Here's what experts say to know about new COVID variant BA.2.86
Officials say testing should still work for the new COVID variant.
Should I get a COVID shot? CDC says most should wait for September
New COVID vaccines are expected after Sept. 12.
As schools resume, CDC reports rise in COVID ER visits from adolescents
Rates have nearly doubled over the past week.
COVID hospitalizations jump 22% this week — and CDC predicts further increases
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
Highly mutated strain of new COVID variant reported in Michigan
Cases of the new COVID variant BA.2.86 have been spotted in Michigan, Denmark and Israel.
The CDC works to overhaul lab operations after COVID test flop
CDC officials are working to overhaul laboratory operations to try to keep from repeating mistakes. But it's a big job, observers say. And the stakes are high.
COVID hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week
ER visits are also climbing, with the steepest rise in kids.
Doctors struggle with how to help patients with heart issues from COVID
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation's heart health, but how profound is only starting to emerge.
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