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An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first

November 2, 2024

An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first

Idaho's Southwest District Health, a regional public health department, appears to be the first in the country to be restricted from administering COVID-19 vaccines.

Anyone over 50 should be getting these 5 vaccines, doctors say

November 1, 2024

Anyone over 50 should be getting these 5 vaccines, doctors say

To help people 50 and older keep track of immunization guidance for their age group, Fox News Digital gathered insights from several infectious disease experts.

Biden-Harris administration failed to recoup $200B in fraudulent COVID loans, House committee says

November 1, 2024

Biden-Harris administration failed to recoup $200B in fraudulent COVID loans, House committee says

The Republican majority staff of the House Committee on Small Business issued a report detailing accusations of widespread mismanagement of the COVID loan system.

Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm

October 31, 2024

Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Doctors weigh in on potential concerns.

Tuberculosis has overtaken COVID as world's deadliest infectious disease

October 31, 2024

Tuberculosis has overtaken COVID as world's deadliest infectious disease

Tuberculosis is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday announcement from the World Health Organization. Here's what you need to know.

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo referred to DOJ for prosecution by House subcommittee: report

October 31, 2024

Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo referred to DOJ for prosecution by House subcommittee: report

A House subcommittee sent a referral letter to the Department of Justice that relates back to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's testimony on nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Colorado teen suffering from kidney failure after eating McDonald's quarter pounders, lawyer says

October 30, 2024

Colorado teen suffering from kidney failure after eating McDonald's quarter pounders, lawyer says

A Colorado teen suffered severe health issues after eating quarter pounders during an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's, her lawyer says.

Rand Paul hits 'Biden/Harris CDC' over COVID-19 vaccine guidance for 6-month-olds

October 30, 2024

Rand Paul hits 'Biden/Harris CDC' over COVID-19 vaccine guidance for 6-month-olds

Sen. Rand Paul pointed to CDC guidance on child COVID-19 vaccinations, suggesting that people are "hesitant to believe" the agency's recommendations.

Lassa fever death reported in midwestern state, contact tracing begins

October 29, 2024

Lassa fever death reported in midwestern state, contact tracing begins

A middle-aged patient has died from Lassa fever, according to an alert from a state health department. Here's what you need to know about the rare, potentially deadly viral disease.

Bird flu update from Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst

October 28, 2024

Bird flu update from Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst

With more human cases of H5N1 being identified, Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel offers thoughts on mutating strains, stockpiled vaccines and why people shouldn't panic.