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HEALTH November 11, 2023

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.

HEALTH November 10, 2023

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Children’s rates of immunization for the four state-required childhood vaccines are at an all-time low, according to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

US November 10, 2023

US sees alarming rise in childhood vaccine exemptions, health officials say

The U.S. is seeing an influx in children being exempt from school vaccination requirements, health officials say. The rise in exemptions is primarily due to nonmedical reasons.

HEALTH November 10, 2023

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

As flu season looms, the virus may not only leave you vulnerable to pneumonia, fever and aches, but it may also increase your risk of heart attack, according to several past studies.

Cold and Flu November 6, 2023

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here's how to distinguish between the symptoms of each condition.

Gavin Newsom November 2, 2023

Parents sue California over religious exemptions for school-mandated vaccines, cite Newsom's past on COVID jab

California parents filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a law limiting religious exemptions for school vaccines.

HEALTH October 30, 2023

RSV vaccine shortage for babies: What parents need to know to keep infants safe

The CDC has announced limited availability of Sanofi immunization Beyfortus for RSV prevention in infants. Here's what parents should know to keep babies safe.

HEALTH October 20, 2023

Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.

HEALTH October 18, 2023

After losing her leg to the flu, Virginia woman urges people to get vaccinated: ‘Don’t waste time’

Allison Miller was just 33 when the flu led to a bacterial infection that caused her to lose her leg. Now she is urging people to get a yearly vaccine to prevent "life-altering" complications.

Coronavirus October 13, 2023

COVID-driven isolation is 'lonely existence' for family, as man says he's been 'abused' for mask wearing

A family of three in the U.K. shared its tale of woe after COVID, as they continue to isolate due to health conditions and a lack of antibodies to the virus.

US October 9, 2023

Novavax ships millions of updated COVID-19 vaccine doses after FDA clearance

Vaccine manufacturer Novavax Inc. has announced the shipment of millions of doses of its updated COVID-19 vaccines to distributors following approval from U.S. regulators.