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CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for babies, kids under 5. Here are 6 things parents need to know

June 23, 2022

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for babies, kids under 5. Here are 6 things parents need to know

The CDC and FDA have approved the coronavirus vaccine for babies over 6 months and children under five. What do parents need to know before they choose to vaccinate?

CDC panel recommends seniors get newer flu vaccines

June 23, 2022

CDC panel recommends seniors get newer flu vaccines

A federal advisory panel recommended that U.S. seniors receive newer flu vaccines. Those who are ages 65 and up are at higher risk of developing flu complications.

Biden admin boosts testing for monkeypox

June 23, 2022

Biden admin boosts testing for monkeypox

Health officials have begun to ship monkeypox virus tests to five commercial laboratories. There are now 156 confirmed monkeypox and orthopoxvirus cases in the U.S.

Austria scraps compulsory COVID-19 vaccination, measure was suspended in March

June 23, 2022

Austria scraps compulsory COVID-19 vaccination, measure was suspended in March

Austria voted to drop its mandatory coronavirus vaccine mandate, saying it's unlikely to raise one of Europe's lowest vaccination rates, said the Austrian health minister.

WHO meeting on monkeypox, possible global health emergency

June 23, 2022

WHO meeting on monkeypox, possible global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) is meeting to discuss the monkeypox virus and determine whether the outbreak warrants being declared a global health emergency.

Washington Post warns employees who don't return to office may face 'disciplinary action'

June 22, 2022

Washington Post warns employees who don't return to office may face 'disciplinary action'

Employees at the Washington Post were issued a warning that they could face "disciplinary action" if they refuse to comply with its return-to-office policy.

LA Times suggests a recession 'may not be that bad' after columns downplayed inflation concerns

June 22, 2022

LA Times suggests a recession 'may not be that bad' after columns downplayed inflation concerns

The economics reporter for The Los Angeles Times is already attempting to downplay the financial turmoil that could take place as a recession becomes increasingly likely.

London sewage samples contain poliovirus, officials say

June 22, 2022

London sewage samples contain poliovirus, officials say

Poliovirus has been detected in London sewage, according to the U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The samples were collected in northern and eastern London.

'Second pandemic'? Biden alarms Twitter with his cryptic comments: 'Here we go again'

June 22, 2022

'Second pandemic'? Biden alarms Twitter with his cryptic comments: 'Here we go again'

While speaking about COVID-19 vaccines for children on Tuesday, President Joe Biden alarmed Twitter users when he stated there will be a 'second pandemic.'

Educators respond to NPR report on COVID-19 impact on student development: 'Told ya so'

June 22, 2022

Educators respond to NPR report on COVID-19 impact on student development: 'Told ya so'

Academics refer to NPR report about how COVID-19 adversely affected kids and teachers as "gaslighting," delayed.