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77d ago

Do young people need Covid boosters? Research shows more protection for ages 65 and older

Overall effectiveness of the Covid vaccines for all adults is similar to that of the annual flu shot, according to a large study of veterans.
Blue gloved hands place a bandaid on someone's arm
Blue gloved hands place a bandaid on someone's arm
77d ago

How people are getting Covid shots despite eligibility limits

Recent changes by the CDC have created hurdles for parents who want their infants or toddlers vaccinated.
A child receives a COVID-19 vaccination in Culver City, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2025.
A child receives a COVID-19 vaccination in Culver City, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2025.
79d ago

CDC signs off on fall Covid shots. It may not be easy to get one, depending on where you live.

The guidance comes after many states announced their own recommendations, creating unprecedented levels of confusion, one expert said.
Gloved hands administer a vaccine to a persons shoulder.
Gloved hands administer a vaccine to a persons shoulder.
113d ago

A common nasal spray may block Covid infection, trial results show

The over-the-counter antihistamine azelastine works against a range of respiratory infections, including the flu and RSV, researchers say.
Sick young woman using nasal spray
Sick young woman using nasal spray
119d ago

FDA approves fall Covid shots, but with new restrictions

The next round of shots would be limited to only a smaller, high-risk group of people, the Health Department said.
A healthcare worker fills a syringe.
A healthcare worker fills a syringe.
125d ago

For some, fall Covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all

If you're in good health and plan to get a Covid shot this fall, you might end up with an unwelcome bill.
Melissa Balanon
Melissa Balanon
127d ago

U.S. pediatricians' new Covid shot guidance differs from CDC's in major departure

It's the first time in 30 years the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
Young boy getting a shot at doctor's office and looking at needle
Young boy getting a shot at doctor's office and looking at needle
144d ago

Will health insurance pay for Covid vaccines this fall?

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has upended the way Covid vaccines are approved and for whom they’re recommended, creating uncertainty around coverage.
Vaccine.
Vaccine.
154d ago

Summer Covid cases are rising across the U.S. — Is it time for a vaccine?

The uptick in cases, caused by a variant of the virus nicknamed "razor blade throat," comes as many Americans have likely gone a year or longer without Covid shots.
A person wears a black surgical mask on a train
A person wears a black surgical mask on a train
155d ago

The pandemic aged our brains, whether we got Covid or not, study finds

The stress of lockdowns, fear and social isolation appear to have left a mark on our brains. Experts say it may be possible to counteract the changes.
People ride on the Staten Island Ferry
People ride on the Staten Island Ferry
188d ago

CDC's vaccine panel to take up longtime target of anti-vaccine groups

The eight advisers picked by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will vote on the use of the preservative thimerosal in some flu shots.
A photo of a nurse's hands as she prepares to administer a flu shot
A photo of a nurse's hands as she prepares to administer a flu shot

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