Health

Pediatricians with kids speak out about delta surge fears

Sunday, September 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — When Dr. Keila Rodriguez comes home, her 3-year-old daughter knows she has to wait to hug her mom. "After the pandemic started, I would tell her, 'You can't hug mom right now, I have to shower and I have to change because... Read More.

FDA panel recommends Pfizer boosters for people over 65 or high risk, votes ‘no’ for general population

Friday, September 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal advisers on Friday voted 18-0 in favor of recommending Pfizer booster shots for anyone over 65 or anyone who is at high risk of severe disease from COVID-19. However, the panel declined to recommend boosters for all Americans as young as... Read More.

Mississippi health officials warn some pregnant women have been denied COVID vaccine despite ongoing surge

Friday, September 17 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Despite the persistent pleas by public health officials to get vaccinated as coronavirus infections continue to surge, a staggeringly low number of pregnant people have been vaccinated against the virus nationwide. Just 25% of pregnant people in the United States between the ages... Read More.

How COVID-19 hybrid immunity could be a potential pandemic game-changer

Friday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With the FDA gearing up to decide if all Americans need booster shots, some researchers are pointing to preliminary data suggesting that mixing different vaccines could offer an even stronger immune boost. For now, data is too sparse to support a mix-and-match... Read More.

Confused about boosters? Here are some answers

Friday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- On Friday, an advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration will weigh in on a debate that has been broiling since the Biden administration announced last month that the country would begin to roll out booster shots against COVID-19. This panel,... Read More.

Teachers struggle with anxiety, burnout as another pandemic school year begins

Thursday, September 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sophie Oleniacz, an elementary school English teacher in California, took a leave of absence right before the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020 and went back to work in the fall. With her classes fully remote, she expected a different experience. "It’s... Read More.

Teens turn to COVID-19 vaccine advocacy as most state laws prohibit minors from being vaccinated without consent

Wednesday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — There is a high school sophomore from Texas who wakes up at 6 a.m. on the weekends when she knows her parents are asleep, so she can secretly and quietly make calls as an ambassador for a teen pro-vaccine group, fighting... Read More.

New Pfizer data makes case for booster shots 6 months after primary doses

Wednesday, September 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday released new data from Pfizer's submitted application to approve booster doses of its Covid-19 vaccine. In it, Pfizer demonstrates what it sees as proof that third shot will be both safe and necessary for most... Read More.

Medical exemptions for COVID-19 shots cover very few conditions

Wednesday, September 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As companies continue to ramp up vaccine mandates to combat the contagious delta variant, some institutions are giving employees a chance to opt-out of getting the vaccine if they have a medical exemption. However, medical experts who have been keeping track of... Read More.

Incarcerated women train service dogs to detect disabling conditions

Tuesday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Natalie Tapio has been living with a chronic seizure disorder, but with her service dog Dexter by her side, managing her condition has become a little easier. He will alert her when she’s about to seize. Tapio started experiencing catatonic seizures, a form of... Read More.

Young people experiencing ‘widespread’ psychological distress over government handling of looming climate crisis, researchers say

Tuesday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Children and young people around the world are experiencing increasing anxiety over the fate of the planet -- specifically climate change and how lawmakers are handling the looming crisis, according to new research. Scientists who surveyed 10,000 young people, ages 16 to... Read More.

How National Guard members are helping hospitals on the brink during delta surge

Monday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Lt. Nathan Brashear saw the call for National Guard service members to help as hospitals were reaching a crisis point during Kentucky's delta surge, he didn't hesitate to volunteer. For about two weeks, Brashear, a member of the Kentucky Army National... Read More.

Pediatricians with kids speak out about delta surge fears

FDA panel recommends Pfizer boosters for people over 65 or high risk, votes ‘no’ for general population

Mississippi health officials warn some pregnant women have been denied COVID vaccine despite ongoing surge

How COVID-19 hybrid immunity could be a potential pandemic game-changer

Confused about boosters? Here are some answers

Teachers struggle with anxiety, burnout as another pandemic school year begins

New Pfizer data makes case for booster shots 6 months after primary doses

Medical exemptions for COVID-19 shots cover very few conditions

Incarcerated women train service dogs to detect disabling conditions

Young people experiencing ‘widespread’ psychological distress over government handling of looming climate crisis, researchers say

How National Guard members are helping hospitals on the brink during delta surge

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