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Free COVID tests will again be available from US government starting next week

September 21, 2023

Free COVID tests will again be available from US government starting next week

The U.S. government is reactivating the program that mails free COVID-19 tests to homes upon request. Effective Sept. 25, households will be able to order four free tests online through COVIDTests.gov.

DeSantis say he would not fund booster vaccines as president, vows 'reckoning' on COVID policies

September 21, 2023

DeSantis say he would not fund booster vaccines as president, vows 'reckoning' on COVID policies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has warned health adult under 65 against the new COVID vaccine, said he would not fund boosters in elected president.

Top conservative group exposes how both parties contributed eye-popping amount to debt: 'Suffering worse'

September 21, 2023

Top conservative group exposes how both parties contributed eye-popping amount to debt: 'Suffering worse'

The Heritage Foundation has published the first comprehensive report of the historic amount of recent government spending and concluding that much of it was 'unnecessary.'

Health and Human Services Department awards clinics treating long COVID patients $45 million

September 20, 2023

Health and Human Services Department awards clinics treating long COVID patients $45 million

The federal government is supporting clinics treating long COVID patients by granting $45 million. The funds will be used to help clinics develop new models of care.

Italy culls more than 30,000 pigs to counter spread of swine fever

September 20, 2023

Italy culls more than 30,000 pigs to counter spread of swine fever

More than 30,000 pigs in Lombardy, a northern Italian region with the largest number of bred pigs in the country, has been culled to counter the spread of African swine fever.

New Mexico puppy is euthanized after it contracted rabies: This is a '100% preventable disease'

September 20, 2023

New Mexico puppy is euthanized after it contracted rabies: This is a '100% preventable disease'

A puppy recently tested positive for rabies and was euthanized in New Mexico, according to a news release from the state’s health department. Here's what to know about treatment, prevention and risks.

Moderna to reduce COVID-19 vaccine production at Lonza's Swiss facility

September 19, 2023

Moderna to reduce COVID-19 vaccine production at Lonza's Swiss facility

Moderna has revealed its intention to reduce the production of the mRNA drug substance used in its COVID-19 vaccine at Lonza's Swiss facility during this quarter.

European Commission authorizes GSK's HIV prevention drug

September 19, 2023

European Commission authorizes GSK's HIV prevention drug

The European Commission has granted authorization to GSK's HIV-focused division, ViiV Healthcare, for its cabotegravir in both long-acting injectable and tablet forms.

Ask a doctor: 'How can I make vaccinations and blood draws less scary for my child?'

September 19, 2023

Ask a doctor: 'How can I make vaccinations and blood draws less scary for my child?'

Evelyn Chan, pediatrician and CEO of Smileyscope in California, says preparing a child ahead of a vaccination or blood draw appointment can help alleviate anxiety and make the experience smoother.

Nipah virus outbreak in India is under control, official says, despite 1,200 being placed on contact list

September 19, 2023

Nipah virus outbreak in India is under control, official says, despite 1,200 being placed on contact list

A health official in India says an ongoing outbreak of the Nipah virus there appears to be under control, despite more than 1,200 people being added to a list to close contacts.