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.
Liz Szabo of Kaiser Health News
Better Ventilation Can Prevent COVID Spread. But Are Companies Paying Attention?
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.
COVID’s ‘Silver Lining’: Research Breakthroughs For Chronic Disease, Cancer, And The Common Flu
Researchers hope advances made to battle COVID-19 will contribute to progress battling influenza, cancer, cystic fibrosis, and other diseases.
Why Pregnant People Were Left Behind While Vaccines Moved At ‘Warp Speed’
A year ago, there was little to no vaccine safety data for pregnant people, leaving health experts divided about how to advise expectant parents.
CDC Tells Pharmacies To Give 4th COVID Shots To Immunocompromised Patients
After eligible people were being turned away from pharmacies, the health agency reiterated its recommendation.
Pharmacies Turn Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th COVID Shot
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.
Scientists Examine Kids’ Unique Immune Systems As More Fall Victim To COVID
A growing body of evidence suggests kids’ innate immune systems usually nip the infection early on, preventing the virus from gaining a foothold.
