RFK Jr. dropping COVID vaccine guidance for kids, pregnant women
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
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COVID-19 vaccine recommendations change
Trump administration health officials announced changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and children. This comes as a new variant of the virus is being reported in the U.S. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with more.
What to know about symptoms of the new COVID variant, booster restrictions
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
FDA limiting access to COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is limiting the number of Americans who can get an annual COVID-19 vaccine shot. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with more.
FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about possible side effect
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
FDA limits COVID-19 booster access
Dr. Celine Gounder explains the FDA's new policy restricting updated COVID-19 booster shots to people 65 and older or those at high risk of severe illness.
Who can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA tightening rules
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
DOJ probing Andrew Cuomo, officials say
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's congressional testimony on the COVID-19 pandemic, two officials tell CBS News. Michael George has more details.
COVID booster shot changes
COVID-19 booster shots could be harder to get this year. The FDA said it will start limiting the updated vaccine to people 65 and older or people at high risk of serious illness if infected. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know.
Why the FDA is tightening access to COVID boosters
The Food and Drug Administration says it has decided to continue approving COVID-19 vaccine updates for seniors and others at higher risk of severe disease, but will require vaccine makers to conduct major new clinical trials before approving them for wider use. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks it down.
FDA makes changes to COVID vaccine framework
The Food and Drug Administration has outlined new regulations for COVID-19 booster shots, setting stricter approval standards for younger and healthier Americans. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the changes.
How a school district is solving absenteeism
The pandemic is long gone, but it's having a lingering impact on children. Five years ago, when COVID-19 hit, schools closed and kids were taught remotely. When schools reopened, chronic absenteeism skyrocketed. Elizabeth Cook reports on what one district is doing about it.
Collection for defaulted student loans resumes, impacting millions
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Drew Barrymore
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with Drew Barrymore to talk about the new season of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the best advice she's ever gotten, and dancing in the rain.
Reporter's Notebook: Tariffs echo COVID
Rising import costs are squeezing small businesses. Many say it feels just like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA chief looking at whether to approve COVID shots for next winter
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said there is a "void of data" on the COVID booster shots.
Eye on America: "Faces of COVID" and more
We take you coast to coast, sharing stories of unity and innovation bringing our nation together. We meet one man who started an online community memorializing thousands of COVID victims. And then we introduce you to the nationwide initiative helping the beauty industry go green. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America."
Journalist David Zweig on COVID school closures
In his new book "An Abundance of Caution," investigative journalist David Zweig argues that U.S. schools could have reopened much earlier during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zweig joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss why he believes decision-makers ignored real-world evidence.
Federal COVID website overhauled
The Trump administration has completely reshaped the government website once used for information on COVID-19 and test kits. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more.
Government site now pushes lab-leak theory
The U.S. government website that was once a resource for COVID pandemic information and free test kits underwent major changes under the Trump administration. The site now reads "Lab Leak: The true origins of COVID-19." CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down the lab-leak theory and the website change.
Trump administration replaces COVID websites
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Scientists hope far-UVC light could help stop the next airborne pandemic
The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes.
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