LA Doctor: 'We Should Expect' Reports Of Severe Allergic Reactions To COVID Vaccine
Now they are advising people with severe allergies to not get the vaccine - but it's important to note they are not talking about seasonal allergies.
Now they are advising people with severe allergies to not get the vaccine - but it's important to note they are not talking about seasonal allergies.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday a plan for distributing the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine in California.
A Kaiser Permanente research center in Pasadena began participating in a clinical trial for a potential vaccine against the coronavirus Wednesday.
A senior British official has called the latest news on an Oxford University team's potential coronavirus vaccine "extremely encouraging."
Katharine Gallagher had no pre-existing condition, her mother said.
School starts next week for many California kids, and under a new law they must be vaccinated for diseases like tetanus, diphtheria, measles, polio, hepatitis B and chickenpox .
Friday was the first day of the new law requiring all California kids to be vaccinated in order for them to be allowed to attend school.
The time for students to return to classes has arrived, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles has come up with a checklist on how they can do so safely.
Opponents planned events to protest the law Friday in Santa Monica and Huntington Beach, and in San Francisco.
A leader of the Nation of Islam is voicing his opposition to Senate Bill No. 177, which would require public school students to be immunized regardless of their parents' personal beliefs.
Southland parents and other protesters gathered Monday in downtown Los Angeles for what they say is their right to choose whether their children are vaccinated against measles and other diseases.
A California bill that would sharply limit vaccination waivers after a Disneyland measles outbreak has generated such an acidic debate that the proposal's author was under added security this week.
While doctors say a little soreness after a flu shot is perfectly normal, these victims developed serious orthopedic injuries.
Should parents have to vaccinate their kids?
While much of the attention in the ongoing measles outbreak has focused on student vaccination requirements and exemptions, less attention has been paid to another group in the nation's classrooms: Teachers and staff members, who, by and large, are not required to be vaccinated.
It's a letter Roald Dahl penned 27 years ago urging parents to vaccinate their children after losing his daughter to measles in the 1960s that is now making headlines.
Symptoms begin with a cough, runny nose, red watery eyes and a pink rash all over the body.
While measles were declared virtually eradicated in the United States by 2000, roughly 60-70 cases will still occur every year.
A growing number of parents who opt not to vaccinate their children due to personal beliefs is raising concerns among public health officials as the school year gets underway.
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control on Wednesday said there has been a large outbreak of the often-fatal virus with many cases centered in and near the Antelope Valley.
Concern is growing, and rapidly, about the outbreak.
A surge in whooping cough cases reported in the Southland and nationwide in 2010 may be linked in part to parents' refusal to vaccinate their children, according to a new study.
Los Angeles County's top health official says free meningococcal vaccines will be offered to low-income and uninsured residents following a recent death in West Hollywood.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Sunday announced that they will provide free meningitis vaccines for anyone who believes they have been exposed or anyone who thinks they are at risk.
Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
Police do not believe that speed or distracted driving were factors in the crash as the driver remained at the scene to cooperate with their investigation early Friday morning near the intersection of Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard.
Denis Bouanga finished with two goals and an assist and Los Angeles FC ran its win streak to six with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night.
Police say that the man was holding a knife in each hand when he ran towards them at around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
Two of the victims were taken to a hospital by air ambulance after suffering serious injuries.
Firefighters say that structures are being threatened by the massive 3,610-acre blaze and that some evacuation orders have already been issued.
A small plane crashed shortly after lifting off from Chino Airport Saturday, the FAA says.
Police do not believe that speed or distracted driving were factors in the crash as the driver remained at the scene to cooperate with their investigation early Friday morning near the intersection of Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard.
At least 1 Los Angeles County firefighter was killed by an explosion while battling a truck fire near Palmdale on Friday afternoon, department officials say.
A mountain lion was found dead on the 101 Freeway near Calabasas, close to construction of a wildlife crossing.
Police do not believe that speed or distracted driving were factors in the crash as the driver remained at the scene to cooperate with their investigation early Friday morning near the intersection of Seventh Street and Bellflower Boulevard.
Police claim that the woman had a knife and was threatening family members before they arrived.
Firefighters say that structures are being threatened by the massive 3,610-acre blaze and that some evacuation orders have already been issued.
A convicted Los Angeles serial killer has been charged with murder in a 25-year-old cold case in Utah.
Nick Pasqual, the actor accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend, pleaded not guilty after his extradition from Texas to LA.
Police say that the man was holding a knife in each hand when he ran towards them at around 5 a.m. on Saturday.
Israel Antonio Valencia, 25, was charged with murder for a fatal stabbing that happened on Tuesday in Costa Mesa, which left a 22-year-old dead and another man wounded.
Francisco Garcia-Vargas, 44, was driving over 100 miles per hour and was nearly three times over the legal blood alcohol level limit when he fatally struck Alexander Marce, 28, on Wednesday evening in Fullerton.
Irvine police released crystal clear security video showing the suspects breaking into several cars.
Disney said cast members are only allowed to wear buttons and pins that are part of their costume.
Two of the victims were taken to a hospital by air ambulance after suffering serious injuries.
The firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze, which happened at around 11 a.m. in the 17500 block of Blythe Way, firefighters said.
A massive warehouse project in Riverside was put on hold Wednesday night after hundreds of neighbors shared their concerns during a public meeting.
Security camera video appears to show two men stealing a community's mailbox.
Investigators say that the boy was tortured and suffered injuries that required hospitalization, which one of the suspects attempted to pin on fight stemming from a drug deal.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
The eye-catching bridge opened to great fanfare in July 2022 and at a cost of nearly $600 million, but now has Angelenos shaking their heads in dismay.
The Harford County Sheriff's office announced on Saturday a suspect in the Rachel Morin murder was arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
Pope Francis became the first pope to go to a G7 summit of world leaders. At a summit on artificial intelligence, he warned of dangers of AI.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
A group of climate protesters interrupted the Congressional Baseball Game Wednesday night, leaping onto the field before Republicans saw a decisive win.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
According to public health officials, a sample drawn from a mosquito trap in the San Fernando Valley confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in LA County.
Los Angeles County public health officials say that the person arrived on a Lufthansa Flight on Sunday
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, Logan O'Hoppe hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
Denis Bouanga finished with two goals and an assist and Los Angeles FC ran its win streak to six with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Saturday night.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
Mickey Moniak had three hits, Tyler Anderson limited San Francisco to a run in five-plus innings and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Giants 8-6 on Friday night.
Freddie Freeman lined a go-ahead, two-out RBI single into center in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Howard University announced it is cutting ties to Sean "Diddy" Combs, rescinding his honorary degree and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.
Four decades ago, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson teamed up to write a charity song to raise funds to fight famine in Africa – and they got the biggest stars of the music world in the same room with producer Quincy Jones to record it.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
Officers say that they came in contact with the suspect upon arrival, who appeared to be holding a knife in each hand. Instead of listening to commands to drop his weapons, he allegedly ran towards them, which prompted them to open fire.
Lauren Pozen reports from the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, where President Joe Biden was joined by a list of names like George Clooney, Julia Roberts and former President Barack Obama for a fundraising event on Saturday.
Laurie Perez takes a look at just some of the damage left behind by the massive 3,600+ acre brushfire torching the Grapevine, which firefighters say could continue to grow as strong winds hit the area.
A mountain lion was found dead on the 101 Freeway on Saturday close to the construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which wildlife experts say points to the necessity of the crossing's completion. Gio Insignares reports.
Laurie Perez reports as she moves closer to Gorman, where a massive 3,600-acre brushfire continues to burn late Saturday.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.