At least 89% of vaccinated American adults will qualify for Covid-19 booster shots
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If you’re vaccinated against Covid-19 and wondering if you’re eligible for a booster…
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Arizona reports 2,843 additional COVID cases, 57 more deaths
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona on Saturday reported over 2,800 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases  and nearly 60 more deaths. The additional 2,843…
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FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The agency authorized the kid-size…
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Florida Governor Desantis sues Biden, says he “overstepped his legal authority”
Florida Governor Ron Desantis is suing the Biden Administration over its vaccine mandate for federal…
Continue Reading 72% of unvaccinated workers would quit to avoid forced vaccine
A new survey of over 1,500 people found a majority of unvaccinated workers would rather quit their jobs than be ordered to get…
Continue Reading New York Fire Department members protest ahead of Covid-19 vaccine mandate deadline
By Dakin Andone, CNN Members of the New York City Fire Department gathered Thursday to protest the city’s looming Covid-19 vaccine mandate as…
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Imperial County updates indoor mask mandate
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) has reassessed its indoor mask policy. It said on November 1, if you’re vaccinated, you do not…
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Yuma Public Health announces November lineup of booster shots
The Yuma County Public Health Services District has announced its COVID-19 booster vaccine schedule for the month of…
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Survey reveals most parents won’t vax kids right away
Health officials are closing in on a decision about a vaccine for kids 5 to 11 as Pfizer’s vaccine just got the thumbs up on emergency use…
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86% of active duty U.S. Military fully vaccinated
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says more than 86% of active duty U.S. Military members are fully vaccinated against…
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ADHS reports data-processing issue affects COVID-19 updates for a few days
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) confirms technical difficulties have caused an inflation in coronavirus-related…
Continue Reading Vaccine cards can now be digitally verified on Apple Wallet
If you’re an Apple user, you now can keep verifiable COVID-19 vaccine and test information on your…
Continue Reading Immunocompromised people may need fourth dose, according to the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says certain people who are immunocompromised may need a fourth MRNA COVID-19…
Continue Reading FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19…
Continue Reading Moderna trials in children show ‘strong immune response’
Moderna is applauding the trial results of its COVID-19 vaccine for school-age…
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Antelope High School closes due to COVID-19
Antelope High School will close its campus and transition to virtual learning after “several” students test positive for…
Continue Reading Miami private school reverses course on a 30-day quarantine for vaccinated students
By Gregory Lemos and Rebekah Riess, CNN A Miami private school that came under scrutiny for its Covid-19 protocols has reversed course, saying…
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More children will soon be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccine Advisory board will have a meeting on Tuesday discussing the expansion of the Pfizer vaccine for…
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El Centro Regional Medical Center buckles up for flu season amidst COVID-19
El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) placed tents outside the hospital once again to prepare for flu and COVID-19…
Continue Reading ADHS reviews mix and matching booster shots
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has officially authorized Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.…
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