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February 25, 2024

COVID vaccine's impacts, plus IVF shutdowns, vaccine risks and more key health stories

In case you missed them, here is a roundup of some top health stories and developments that Fox News Digital covered over the past week — including updates on COVID impacts and more.

February 24, 2024

Walrus spotted enjoying its spa day with loud whistles, water chugs

A large walrus was recently seen happily whistling and grunting at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. Staff members said it was enjoying its spa day!

February 24, 2024

How a tradition during Lent led to the creation of the Filet-O-Fish

The Filet-O-Fish was the first item added to the McDonald's menu in the chain's history — and it came about due to the Catholic practice during Lent of abstaining from meat on Fridays.

February 23, 2024

Muskox mom teaches baby how to head-butt in rare footage

A muskox named Charlotte was spotted teaching her calf Willow how to confidently head-butt in footage from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington.

February 23, 2024

Baby seal pup makes its social media debut with a splash

Australian Zoo shows off its newest long-nosed fur seal, Eve, for the first time on social media. The zoo is waiting for her to get more confidant in her swimming abilities before she meets the public.

February 23, 2024

Amid Florida measles outbreak, surgeon general lets parents decide whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

Amid measles outbreaks in various parts of the U.S., the Florida surgeon general has issued some guidance to parents regarding kids’ school attendance. Doctors offered reactions.

February 23, 2024

Blind grey seal gives birth at Illinois' Brookfield Zoo: 'Very attentive mother'

"Georgie," a grey seal found stranded and blind on a Maine island over a decade ago, has given birth at the Brookfield Zoo in suburban Chicago.

February 23, 2024

Florida law allowing residents to stand their ground against ‘crack bears’ is one step closer to reality

Florida is close to allowing residents to shoot bears in self-defense as a bill dubbed “the cocaine bear bill" on social media makes its way through the state legislature.

February 23, 2024

Florida bill would allow residents to kill 'crack bears' in self-defense

Florida is close to allowing residents to shoot bears in self-defense as a bill dubbed “the cocaine bear bill" on social media makes its way through the state legislature.

February 22, 2024

Snake discovery as explorers identify new species of anaconda that's the 'biggest of all'

Researchers have identified the green anaconda as two separate species. National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details to Fox News Digital about the new snake type.