What to know about COVID booster shots ahead of the holidays
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Dr. Amesha Adalia, an infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins Center, discusses the latest on COVID-19 and what you need to know about boosters.

Economic challenges may weigh heavily on voters in 2022 midterm election
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Inflation, interest rates, and gas prices are taking a collective toll that experts expect to be reflected in election results. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares more.

CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19

Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.

COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US

COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.

High inflation leads to biggest raise in social security
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Inflation is not getting better and our panel looks at the frustrations as well as trepidation of high-costs and how it will affect voters at the poll.

How safe is Texas regarding COVID-19? New study may surprise you

A recent study from WalletHub ranked Texas among the top 10 safest states during COVID-19. Their findings showed Texas to be 8th when it came to death rates and 7th for level of community transmission.

Texas health officials bracing for intense flu season
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During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.

Texas health officials bracing for intense flu season

During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.

White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween

The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays

New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
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Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.

How a Texas man paid off $47,000 amid credit card debt climbing
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High inflation has driven up credit card debt to $67 billion in the last few months. That's why Juan Pinon wants those struggling to pay off debt to know that it can be done. He paid off $47,000 in less than three years.

Skimpflation: What is it? Why are watchdogs telling people to look out for it?
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Consumer watchdogs say "skimplflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the full report.

COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate

The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.

New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines

Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.

4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says

Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.