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March 1, 2024

CDC drops its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines

It is no longer necessary to isolate for five days after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a Friday statement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

February 29, 2024

CDC recommends additional COVID vaccine for adults 65 and over

Older adults in the U.S. should get another COVID-19 booster shot even if they received one in the fall, according to guidance from the CDC. Two doctors react.

February 29, 2024

Our broken border is a public health emergency. Here’s how to fix it

The broken border discussion often ignores the public health emergency. Illegal immigrants are crossing without documented vaccinations and are causing a spike in diseases.

February 28, 2024

US numbers indicate flu shots are performing acceptably against virus

Estimates early for the 2023-24 flu season show that the vaccine is doing a fair job in preventing adults from falling sick enough to require a doctor's visit.

February 28, 2024

Amid measles outbreaks, Florida Department of Health speaks out against ‘false information’

Amid ongoing measles outbreaks at Florida schools, the state’s Department of Health released an updated statement on Wednesday, warning of "misinformation" from media reports.

February 28, 2024

Florida schools see measles cases grow, urge vaccination for 'public health threat'

A 10th case of measles has been reported in Florida, with many of them at one elementary school in Broward County. Health officials are sounding the alarm on vaccinations.

February 27, 2024

King Harald V of Norway hospitalized with infection on Malaysia trip

King Harald V of Norway was reportedly hospitalized with an infection while vacationing in Malaysia, according to the Norwegian royal house.

February 27, 2024

Long COVID impacts 10% of pregnant women, study finds: ‘Take precautions’

A new study explores the prevalence of long COVID among pregnant women, finding that one in 10 experience prolonged symptoms from the virus.

February 26, 2024

Bill allowing religious exemptions for childhood vaccines passes West Virginia House

A West Virginia bill, if enacted, would make the state the 46th in the nation to allow religious exemptions from childhood vaccines mandated by schools.

February 26, 2024

COVID pandemic triggered spike in antidepressant use among young females, study finds

Young people turned to antidepressants in greater numbers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has shown. Mental health experts react to the findings.