Pentagon to review discharges of 8,700 troops who declined COVID vaccine
The Pentagon has ordered the services to review and potentially upgrade the discharge records of about 8,700 troops separated for refusing the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
The Pentagon has ordered the services to review and potentially upgrade the discharge records of about 8,700 troops separated for refusing the now-rescinded COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel changes COVID-19 shot guidelines
For the first time since the shots were developed, the group has declined to recommend their use — instead leaving the choice up to those who want them.
For the first time since the shots were developed, the group has declined to recommend their use — instead leaving the choice up to those who want them.
Florida Surgeon General signals push to ban mRNA COVID-19 vaccines
Florida’s top health official is going beyond his push to end vaccine requirements in schools and workplaces.
Florida’s top health official is going beyond his push to end vaccine requirements in schools and workplaces.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Pediatricians’ group breaks with CDC, still urging COVID-19 shots for young children
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Florida surgeon general reiterates stance against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, praises RFK Jr.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke in Tampa on Thursday, praising updated federal recommendations against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for healthy children.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo spoke in Tampa on Thursday, praising updated federal recommendations against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for healthy children.
RFK Jr. ends COVID vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, breaking from CDC guidance ahead of an upcoming advisory panel vote.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
New COVID vaccines rolling out amid surge in cases
Fall is almost here, and with it comes concerns about a spike in colds, flu, and COVID.
Fall is almost here, and with it comes concerns about a spike in colds, flu, and COVID.
CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
Medical experts in Tampa Bay concerned vaccine fatigue will cause outbreaks
Doctors in Tampa Bay are worried about vaccine fatigue, as patients decide whether to get their recommended COVID-19, flu and RSV shots.
Doctors in Tampa Bay are worried about vaccine fatigue, as patients decide whether to get their recommended COVID-19, flu and RSV shots.
Florida's surgeon general recommends those under 65 not get the newly updated COVID-19 shot
Continuing a long-running clash with federal health officials, Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration on Wednesday recommended that people under age 65 not receive newly approved COVID-19 booster shots.
Continuing a long-running clash with federal health officials, Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration on Wednesday recommended that people under age 65 not receive newly approved COVID-19 booster shots.
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.