FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason
Carmel’s Republican Mayor James Brainard explains how he’s overcoming vaccine hesitancy in his community and within his…
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Doctor visits nearly flatline during the pandemic
In just a few months the Corona Virus succeeded in derailing everyone’s lives. Schedules were tossed, routines were shattered and people had to find…
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The latest on the fight against…
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Unvaccinated dad records days of regret in hospital — and makes heartbreaking request for daughter’s wedding in case he dies
A Virginia dad is chronicling his story of battling Covid-19 in a series of Facebook videos and says he made a mistake by not getting vaccinated.…
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ICPHD: Free coronavirus, mobile testing all month long
Through a collaboration with the BusTest Express, the Imperial County Public Health Department is offering free COVID-19 testing through the month of…
Continue Reading FDA could lay out a national strategy for Covid-19 booster shots in early September
By Kaitlan Collins and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Internal discussions at the US Food and Drug Administration have centered around an early September…
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Alabama has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the US. Now it’s starting to rise
CNN’s Miguel Marquez looks at the rise in Covid-19 vaccinations in Alabama, despite the state being tied with Arkansas for the lowest vaccination…
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U.S. last in health care ranking of rich countries
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – The US once again ranked last in access to health care, equity and outcomes among high-income countries, despite spending a far…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases among US children and teens jumped 84% in a week, pediatrician group says
By Jen Christensen and Theresa Waldrop, CNN Almost 72,000 children and teens caught Covid-19 last week — a “substantial” increase…
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Northern Arizona Elite runner prepares Olympic path for breastfeeding mothers
From soccer star Alex Morgan to sprinter Allyson Felix, it’s more common to see top women competitors who have kids. However, it hasn’t always been…
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Opioid usage on the rise in Arizona
Data from the CDC reveals opioid overdoses and deaths continue to climb. In Arizona, the health crisis overshadowed due to the pandemic, continues to…
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Here’s how schools should handle a Covid-19 outbreak, experts say
CNN’s Victor Blackwell interviews a mother who is against requiring masks in schools to prevent the spread of…
Continue Reading This Texas city has a relatively high vaccination rate, but it’s still fighting to get shots in arms amid rising cases
With the pace of inoculations slowing, Austin, Texas, is scrambling to get more shots in arms, dedicating personnel at sites across the city — vet…
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Delta variant has spiked Covid-19 deaths in Africa by 80% in one month, WHO says
CNN By Nimi Princewill, CNN Coronavirus deaths in Africa rose rapidly over the past month, as fatalities surged by 80 percent within the last four…
Continue Reading Big feelings are normal. How to help tweens and teens handle them
By Christine Koh, CNN Awkwardness and big feelings? You must be talking about middle school. And while many parents assume that middle school is a…
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Local gymnast talks mental health and competing
Athletes prepare year-round to be the best at their respective sport, but it’s not all fun and games. Pressure is all around from coaches, teammates,…
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Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts affect about three million women each year in the…
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Study: Vaccine not enough to stop variant spread
A new study supports mask wearing for people already vaccinated against Covid-19 as researchers say the vaccine will not be able to stop new variants…
Continue Reading Utah will give KN95 masks to children as the Delta variant fuels Covid-19 hospitalizations nationwide
CNN’s Martin Savidge reports from Little Rock, Arkansas, where hospitals are reaching capacity with unvaccinated patients struggling with…
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San Luis Mayor Gerardo Sánchez personally justifies reinstating mask mandate
Anyone walking through the doors of City of San Luis facilities will have to mask…
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