In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.
Nurse charged with manslaughter in death of disabled child
Over the course of a 12-hour shift, prosecutors say the disabled child's ventilator alarm went off 93 times but was reset by David Weatherhead, who was caring for the child.
Over the course of a 12-hour shift, prosecutors say the disabled child's ventilator alarm went off 93 times but was reset by David Weatherhead, who was caring for the child.
How Hollywood technology gives young patients freedom to walk
Going for a walk is something many take for granted, but it's a dream for many young patients with neurological disorders. Thanks to a recent upgrade, one Tampa children's hospital has a better chance of making those dreams come true.
Going for a walk is something many take for granted, but it's a dream for many young patients with neurological disorders. Thanks to a recent upgrade, one Tampa children's hospital has a better chance of making those dreams come true.
WHO warns omicron variant fears may set off hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID booster, 3rd dose available for 16 and 17 years olds
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer's vaccine to people as young as age 16.
Pfizer COVID booster: FDA expands extra dose to people as young as age 16
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
New Zealand plans to implement lifetime ban on cigarettes for youth
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What if your child gets the wrong dose?
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
As efforts continue to vaccinate the nation’s younger population, some parents have reported their kids getting the wrong dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While parents should remain diligent, health experts say it’s no cause for concern.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
It's easier to find drugs for sale on Instagram than it is to log out, accountability group finds
Using fake accounts for kids ages 13-17, it took 2 clicks for members of the Tech Transparency Project to find profiles selling drugs. It took 5 clicks for them to log out of the platform.
Using fake accounts for kids ages 13-17, it took 2 clicks for members of the Tech Transparency Project to find profiles selling drugs. It took 5 clicks for them to log out of the platform.
Medicago's plant-based COVID-19 vaccine showing promising trial results, company says
Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
Medicago announced Tuesday that its two-dose vaccine was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study that included several variants including the delta variant.
LAUSD fires hundreds of unvaccinated employees
Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Florida reporting first known cases of omicron COVID-19 variant
The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa is reporting its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Meanwhile, on the east coast, another patient tested positive for the new variant.
The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa is reporting its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Meanwhile, on the east coast, another patient tested positive for the new variant.
Tampa judge hears arguments over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The federal vaccine mandate took center stage in a federal courtroom in Tampa on Tuesday. The state of Florida is suing the Biden administration over it.
The federal vaccine mandate took center stage in a federal courtroom in Tampa on Tuesday. The state of Florida is suing the Biden administration over it.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
WHO advises against use of COVID-19 survivors' plasma to treat patients battling virus
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
Experts at the World Health Organization recommended Tuesday against using blood plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19.
WHO: Kids in 5-14 age group account for Europe's highest COVID-19 rates
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
The WHO's office for Europe said children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infections in the region.
Unvaccinated Illinois residents to pay own COVID-19 hospital bill, state lawmaker proposes
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll is proposing that any Illinois resident who refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine should pay their own bill if hospitalized with the virus.
COVID-19 variants will keep coming until we can slow transmission of virus
You may want to brush up on your Greek letters. This cycle, of going from one COVID-19 variant to the next, is likely not going anywhere anytime soon, says Dr. Michael Teng, a public health expert from USF.
You may want to brush up on your Greek letters. This cycle, of going from one COVID-19 variant to the next, is likely not going anywhere anytime soon, says Dr. Michael Teng, a public health expert from USF.