Imperial County offering COVID vaccine to children ages 12 to 15
Dr. Stephen Munday said, “Offering the vaccine to a younger population will be another way to get our community to immunity much…
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CDC says it’s OK to get a Covid-19 vaccine alongside other vaccines
A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expert said Wednesday that it’s OK to give the coronavirus vaccine alongside other…
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Within CDC, there’s debate about how to best advise Americans on masks
The day after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with its much-awaited updated mask guidance in late April, email inboxes at…
Continue ReadingLong-awaited milestones could soon return as more young Americans get vaccinated, CDC director says
Americans could soon see milestones like a full return to in-person classrooms now that Covid-19 vaccinations are open to young teens, the director…
Continue Reading These long-awaited milestones could soon return as more young Americans get vaccinated, CDC director says
Americans could soon see milestones like a full return to in-person classrooms now that Covid-19 vaccinations are open to young teens, the director…
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Women entrepreneurs invited to workshop
The Better Business Burea is looking for women entrepreneurs interested in takiung their business to new…
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Deep sea monster washes ashore on California coast
Last Friday morning an incredible deep sea fish washed up on shore in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA).…
Continue ReadingRisk of dying from Covid-19 40 times the risk of rare blood clot after receiving J&J vaccine
The risk of dying from Covid-19 is 40 times the risk of developing a rare blood clotting condition after getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a…
Continue Reading Mixing Covid-19 vaccines tied to more side effects, early UK data suggests
People who got mixed doses of coronavirus vaccines — receiving a different vaccine type as a second dose than the first dose — appear to…
Continue ReadingCDC recommends use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in 12-15-year-olds
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday the agency now recommends the use of…
Continue ReadingCDC advisers vote to recommend use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in 12-15-year-olds
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisers voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend giving Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine to…
Continue ReadingBenefits of Covid vaccine outweigh risks in teens, CDC tells advisers
The benefits of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine outweigh any harms, a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official told the agency’s…
Continue ReadingChildren are making up larger proportion of Covid-19 cases now, CDC says
With a new demographic now eligible for Covid-19 vaccines, public health officials hoping to fight variants will have to adjust their strategy to…
Continue Reading Benefits of Covid vaccine outhweigh risks in teens, CDC tells advisers
The benefits of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine outweigh any harms, a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official will tell the…
Continue ReadingPrescription pills don’t equal better sleep in the long run for women, study suggests
Many people suffering from insomnia take medication to get a better night’s sleep. While many sleep aids work over short periods of up to six…
Continue Reading ‘Lost’ microbes found in ancient poop could relieve chronic illness
Scientists working with samples of ancient feces have found previously unknown microbes that could help in the fight against chronic illnesses such…
Continue ReadingA 95-year-old man just became the oldest organ donor in US history
A woman who is recovering from a liver transplant not only has a new lifesaving organ, but one that made history. That’s thanks to Cecil…
Continue Reading The differences between elimination, eradication and herd immunity — and what it means for Covid-19
After more than a year of politicized science and amid a wave of vaccine hesitancy, the long war against Covid-19 stands at a critical stage. Hope…
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Uber, Lyft offering free rides to vaccination sites
Americans looking for a ride to get vaccinated can now turn to Uber and Lyft who will offer free rides to vaccination sites from now until July 4th.…
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White House ending pandemic food box program
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program that delivered nearly 167 million boxes of fresh food families during the pandemic is coming to an…
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