Here is what you need to know about new RSV vaccines, drug to protect young children

Here is what you need to know about new RSV vaccines, drug to protect young children

For the first time this summer, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved two RSV vaccines and a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus. An infectious disease physician breaks down what you need to know.

For the first time this summer, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved two RSV vaccines and a drug designed to help younger children fight off the common respiratory virus. An infectious disease physician breaks down what you need to know.

New RSV vaccine for kids
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New RSV vaccine for kids

RSV primarily affects young children and older adults. Both groups may benefit from new vaccines. FOX 5's Medical Team has more info.

RSV primarily affects young children and older adults. Both groups may benefit from new vaccines. FOX 5's Medical Team has more info.

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.

The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.

AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research

ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research

California teen shares story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

California teen shares story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Madisyn isn’t letting her diagnosis stop her from smiling and is sharing her story to help others. Her mom advises parents who notice their children having bizarre symptoms or unique sensations to get checked "just to be on the safe side."

Madisyn isn’t letting her diagnosis stop her from smiling and is sharing her story to help others. Her mom advises parents who notice their children having bizarre symptoms or unique sensations to get checked "just to be on the safe side."

US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped

US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped

An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.

An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.

Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows

Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows

A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.

A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.

If you've ever had chickenpox, you can get shingles. Here is who should get vaccinated against it.

If you've ever had chickenpox, you can get shingles. Here is who should get vaccinated against it.

The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.

The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.

Who should get vaccinated against shingles
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Who should get vaccinated against shingles

The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.

The CDC says 1 million Americans, most of them 50 or older, will develop shingles this year. If you have every had chickenpox, you can get shingles. But there is a vaccine for adults 50 and up.

Diagnosed at 4 months, Georgia toddler is now a cancer survivor

Diagnosed at 4 months, Georgia toddler is now a cancer survivor

Piper Panter's mother Lauren Panter sensed early on something was wrong with her newborn. She was not feeding normally, and her belly had become bloated. But, she says they never expected their youngest child would be diagnosed with cancer.

Piper Panter's mother Lauren Panter sensed early on something was wrong with her newborn. She was not feeding normally, and her belly had become bloated. But, she says they never expected their youngest child would be diagnosed with cancer.

COVID-19 hospitalization on the rise
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COVID-19 hospitalization on the rise

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise and CDC scientists are carefully tracking yet another new version of the virus that triggered the pandemic. A look at the uptick in cases, this new variant, and the new booster shots.

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise and CDC scientists are carefully tracking yet another new version of the virus that triggered the pandemic. A look at the uptick in cases, this new variant, and the new booster shots.

First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations

First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations

President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.

President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.