Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
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The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
Pivotal results on a variety of next generation approaches are expected soon, as a panel of FDA advisers is set to weigh the future of immunization against SARS-CoV-2.
Needle-free vaccines may persuade people who don't like shots to get vaccinated and help expand vaccination in poor countries because they're easier to administer.
Research shows the pandemic caused a significant decline in routine immunizations for adults, kids and adolescents.
In Broward, there are now 7 locations, along with 2 in Miami-Dade.
Even though vaccines have been distributed, providers say more is needed.
More monkeypox cases are continuing to pop up in South Florida and to get ahead of the problem, the Pride Center in Wilton Manors is offering free monkeypox vaccines.
Two of China's biggest cities enjoyed only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination, but confusion over the latter.
"It is unfortunate that the information you released is perpetuating confusion among the public."
Miami-Dade County partnered with Nomi Health to offer the vaccines.
Miami-Dade County will be offering vaccines for children through Wednesday, June 29th.
The researchers say 600,000 more deaths could have been prevented if vaccine roll-out had been more ubiquitous.
A clinical trial is now underway with the goal of using it as a pancreatic cancer treatment.
Kids younger than 5 are one step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer applied for emergency use authorization for kids 6 months to 5 years old -- the only age group vaccines are not yet approved for. Nikki Battiste reports.
Need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot. Here are the links for Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties.
Pfizer and BioNTech have started a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC has given its final okay for about 28 million grade school children to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has officially been authorized for children ages 5-11. This comes after a sign-off by the CDC Tuesday night.
Workers who are fired for refusing to get inoculated against COVID-19 need not apply — for unemployment benefits.
The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine, with rare exception.
Promising results from Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine study in children five to 11 years of age, and South Florida doctors say it's a good look.
Following the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine on Monday, CBS4's Jim DeFede spoke to Dr. Bechara Choucair, the White House Vaccination Coordinator who called this "an important moment."
The increasing number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant is causing growing concern for children who are not yet eligible for a vaccine. So should you get your child vaccinated? Here's the advice from FIU's Dr. Mary Jo Trepka
Publix announced Thursday that it will administer its 1 millionth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida.
A House health care panel Tuesday approved a proposal that would allow pharmacists to vaccinate children, but only after lawmakers agreed to limit the types of vaccines that could be administered.
The developments overseas have also left residents with friends and family in Iran on edge.
The journey provided students with a living history lesson as they explored ancestral sites and learned about the resilience and determination of Bahamian pioneers.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region. Another strike killed at least eight in Israel.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Over 8600 people attended this year's cancer challenge. About 3800 of them are first-timers. Many of them are either directly impacted by cancer or they know someone who is.
The developments overseas have also left residents with friends and family in Iran on edge.
The journey provided students with a living history lesson as they explored ancestral sites and learned about the resilience and determination of Bahamian pioneers.
The president said the strikes have put immense pressure on Iran, and he believes the U.S.-Israeli military action can lead to an eventual diplomatic solution.
Over 8600 people attended this year's cancer challenge. About 3800 of them are first-timers. Many of them are either directly impacted by cancer or they know someone who is.
The gathering is a part of a car caravan heading from Tropical Park to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity (also known as La Ermita de la Caridad), organized by the Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
The Sunshine state is on track to be the second-highest, with only nine cases behind Utah, and the numbers lagging by five days.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Food festivals are changing, and social media is playing a huge part in it, with the SOBE Wine and Food Festival this year showcasing the impact.