Why Won’t More Older Americans Get Their COVID Booster?
Most states lag Oregon as a third of older people nationwide haven't received their first COVID vaccine booster shot.
Most states lag Oregon as a third of older people nationwide haven't received their first COVID vaccine booster shot.
A growing coalition of epidemiologists and aerosol scientists say that improved ventilation could be a powerful tool against the coronavirus — if businesses are willing to invest the money.
Researchers hope advances made to battle COVID-19 will contribute to progress battling influenza, cancer, cystic fibrosis, and other diseases.
A year ago, there was little to no vaccine safety data for pregnant people, leaving health experts divided about how to advise expectant parents.
After eligible people were being turned away from pharmacies, the health agency reiterated its recommendation.
Patients with weakened immune systems, who are at high risk from COVID-19, say pharmacies are turning them away when they seek additional vaccine doses recommended by federal health officials.
A growing body of evidence suggests kids’ innate immune systems usually nip the infection early on, preventing the virus from gaining a foothold.