Pfizer seeks FDA authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11

Pfizer has formally submitted a request to the FDA for emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

Video: 1st American to receive COVID-19 shot gets booster

Sandra Lindsay, who works as an intensive care nurse, was the very first American to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020.

COVID-19 vaccine linked to reduction in US senior deaths, HHS says

The results of COVID-19 vaccination were associated with an estimated reduction of more than 265,000 COVID-19 infections and nearly 39,000 deaths among Medicare beneficiaries.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be waning over time, survey suggests

A recent survey showed some people who were reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine last year have recently changed their minds about getting the shot.

Washington woman dies of 'rare' blood clot after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Washington state health authorities say a woman in her late 30s has died from a rare blood-clotting syndrome after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Kaiser Permanente suspends 2,200 of its employees nationwide over vaccine mandate

Kaiser Permanente has placed more than 2,200 of its employees nationwide, who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, on unpaid administrative leave.

Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job

A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season

The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.

Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months

A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.

AstraZeneca asks FDA to authorize antibody treatment to prevent COVID-19

AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.

Breast cancer awareness: Doctor debunks common myths
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Dr. Naoto Ueno with MD Anderson Cancer Center debunks some common breast cancer myths and discusses common symptoms.

Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds

Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.