COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel recommends shots for ages 6 months and older
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
Americans may soon be able to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday endorsed the new shots for everyone 6 months of age and older.
What strains of COVID-19 do the new vaccines target?
If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines.
If you've been waiting to get an updated COVID-19 shot, your wait could soon be over. The FDA cleared the way Monday for two new shots, from Pfizer and Moderna, for children as young as six months. A CDC panel is meeting Tuesday to weigh in on the vaccines.
First lady Jill Biden heading to Atlanta
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is headed for the Peach State.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is headed for the Peach State.
Nonprofit plans to offer overdose reversal drug at Music Midtown Festival
An Ohio-based nonprofit is traveling to Atlanta this weekend to potentially save lives.
An Ohio-based nonprofit is traveling to Atlanta this weekend to potentially save lives.
Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, say FDA experts
The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.
The FDA assembled advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind counters.
CDC opens exhibit on lingering health effects of September 11th
Nearly 80,000 Americans live with the physical and mental-health effects of 9/11.
Nearly 80,000 Americans live with the physical and mental-health effects of 9/11.
When will the latest COVID-19 vaccinations be available?
The U.S. approved the new COVID-19 vaccines Monday ahead of what is typically the cold and flu season.
The U.S. approved the new COVID-19 vaccines Monday ahead of what is typically the cold and flu season.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
Texas man dies after eating raw oysters from restaurant, officials issue warning
A man has died from a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Galveston. Local health authorities are now investigating his death and the batch of oysters from the restaurant he visited on the island.
A man has died from a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Galveston. Local health authorities are now investigating his death and the batch of oysters from the restaurant he visited on the island.
When could the new COVID-19 booster shot be available?
Georgians could soon be rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 booster. This as the FDA approved updated booster shots targeting subvariants.
Georgians could soon be rolling up their sleeves for another COVID-19 booster. This as the FDA approved updated booster shots targeting subvariants.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
These are the 3 vaccines doctors hope will block fall 'tripledemic'
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
COVID-19 hospitalizations have been steadily increasing since late summer, and RSV already is on the rise in parts of the Southeast.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Study finds U.S. heart disease deaths connected to obesity have tripled in 20 Years
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
Nearly a year into ADHD drug shortage, many parents, adults are still struggling to find the stimulants
In October of 2022, the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs such as Adderall. Nearly a year later, the shortage is still making it hard for parents and adults living with ADHD to find the medication they need.
In October of 2022, the FDA announced a nationwide shortage of ADHD drugs such as Adderall. Nearly a year later, the shortage is still making it hard for parents and adults living with ADHD to find the medication they need.
Adderall shortage making it harder for ADHD students
Now that the new school year is in session, many parents are still struggling to find their children's ADHD medication. Adderall and other stimulants have been in short supply for nearly a year now.
Now that the new school year is in session, many parents are still struggling to find their children's ADHD medication. Adderall and other stimulants have been in short supply for nearly a year now.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
Need a flu shot? North Georgia drive-thru clinics to open in October
It's about that time of year again. Flu season is creeping up on us and you may have received a reminder to get updated on the flu shot.
It's about that time of year again. Flu season is creeping up on us and you may have received a reminder to get updated on the flu shot.