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Chaz Bharj/iStock (NEW YORK) — As millions of children across the country remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 due to their age, new data shows the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11, according to the two companies. “In participants 5 to 11 years of age, the vaccine was safe, well-tolerated and […]
Hispanolistic/iStock (NEW YORK) — In the spring of 2020, U.S. airlines started touting electrostatic spraying, more frequent cleaning, and advanced filtration systems onboard in an attempt to convince passengers that flying is safe amid the pandemic. But as the nation battles new variants of the virus and people consider buying tickets for the holidays — […]
SolStock/iStock (NEW YORK) — A second dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine given two months after the first leads to stronger protection, according to the company. The new data, announced in a press release, adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that booster shots could enhance vaccine protection against breakthrough infections — though […]
Chaz Bharj/iStock (NEW YORK) — As millions of children across the country remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 due to their age, new data shows the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11, according to the two companies. “In participants 5 to 11 years of age, the vaccine was safe, well-tolerated and […]
Hailshadow/iStock (NEW YORK) — Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that can cause debilitating pain and lead to lifelong complications. For years there have been limited improvements in awareness and treatment options, but that seems to be changing. “My journey was kind of up and down like a roller coaster,” said […]
SolStock/iStock (NEW YORK) — A second dose of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine given two months after the first leads to stronger protection, according to the company. The new data, announced in a press release, adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that booster shots could enhance vaccine protection against breakthrough infections — though […]
PeopleImages/iStock (NEW YORK) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory panel has unanimously voted to recommend booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for people aged 65 and older, along with long-term care facility residents, at least six months after their second dose. The panel also voted to recommend booster doses for people […]
PeopleImages/iStock (NEW YORK) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory panel has unanimously voted to recommend booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for people aged 65 and older, along with long-term care facility residents, at least six months after their second dose. The panel also voted to recommend booster doses for people […]
Hailshadow/iStock (NEW YORK) — Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that can cause debilitating pain and lead to lifelong complications. For years there have been limited improvements in awareness and treatment options, but that seems to be changing. “My journey was kind of up and down like a roller coaster,” said […]
Prostock-Studio/iStock (LOS ANGELES) — Karen Notzon’s daughter, Callie, began her first year of middle school this fall by opting out of in-person learning after initially deciding to return to the classroom. The Huntington Beach, California, mother told ABC News there were many reasons why her daughter changed her decision — including the rising number of […]
