U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
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Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
The virus that causes polio – a disease which had not been seen in the U.S. in nearly a decade – has recently been detected in New York City. Elaine Quijano has more.
It comes as cases are growing in New York City and across the country. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Suffolk County is set to announce the next round of vaccinations ahead of a major party weekend on Fire Island.
With limited supply from the feds, the vaccine rollout has been slow. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, one New York congressman is calling for a federal investigation.
New York City is making new efforts to vaccinate people against monkeypox after heavy criticism over the original rollout. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
New York City made more appointments available, but some are still having trouble getting the shot.
New York officials are taking new steps to inform the public about the monkeypox virus and vaccine. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The county will open pop-up clinics next week on Fire Island.
The health department opened two more temporary vaccine sites Thursday. CBS2's Leah Mishkin has the latest.
New Yorkers can soon begin scheduling appointments to receive the monkeypox vaccine.
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are now available across New York City. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook speaks with parents to see their reactions.
With COVID vaccines now available for children under 5, we speak with an expert about safety and efficacy.
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are being made available across the city. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more.
New York City workers who were fired because they were unvaccinated now have a chance to get their jobs back, Mayor Adams says.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines now head to the CDC for final approval.
The FDA is meeting today to decide whether to approve the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children as young as six months old.
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Pfizer says three child-sized doses of its COVID vaccine produced a strong immune response in kids ages six months to five years.
The company asked the FDA to authorize a lower dose of its COVID vaccine for children 5 and under.
Mayor Eric Adams says the claims are under investigation and he's "really disappointed."
CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest on whether another shot will really provide more immunity.
It's part of an effort to get more children between the ages of 5 and 11 vaccinated.
The company says its lower dose shot is effective in kids under 6. CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez explains.
U.S. health officials currently recommend a primary series of two doses of the Moderna vaccine and a booster dose months later.
