With $76B surplus, California proposes rebates for millions
Aided by an astonishing nearly $76 billion budget surplus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday proposed tax rebates of up to $1,100 for millions of…
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Americans as young 12 could get the Covid-19 vaccine this week. Some experts think it could turn the pandemic around
Pediatricians and pharmacies across the US are ready to administer Covid-19 vaccines for 12- to 15-year-olds, a development the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading US may be turning a corner on Covid-19. Here’s when we could see cases and deaths plummet, expert says
While the pace of Covid-19 vaccinations may be slowing in the US, experts are optimistic about where the country will be in just a matter of weeks.…
Continue Reading Pediatricians prepare to vaccinate youngest Covid-19 shot recipients yet
A delivery of 1,000 Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine doses arrived at Sandhills Pediatrics in Southern Pines, North Carolina early Monday morning.…
Continue Reading Novavax to seek US authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine in third quarter, CEO says
The biotechnology company Novavax now plans to apply for emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine in the US in the third quarter of this…
Continue Reading Doctors urge parents to catch kids up on other shots ahead of Covid-19 vaccine rollout
With Covid-19 vaccinations on the horizon for children ages 12 to 15 in the United States, pediatricians are concerned about the challenge of getting…
Continue Reading Nearly 80% of people in the US live within 5 miles of all three Covid-19 vaccines
When Alexandra Leighton set out to get her Covid-19 vaccine, she found herself pleasantly surprised. Leighton, who produces television commercials,…
Continue Reading There is no link between the Covid-19 vaccines and infertility. Here’s why
It’s the claim that’s suddenly everywhere: The Covid-19 vaccine is going to make women infertile. “No! You don’t know the…
Continue Reading Here’s what’s known about the coronavirus variants
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week it had designated a coronavirus variant first seen in India as a “variant of…
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Mexicali
Mexican health officials advise residents not to attending large group…
Continue Reading What to do if you’re planning or attending a wedding during the pandemic
They had the artsy, rustic venue, the tailored dress and a guest list including about 150 of their closest friends and family. But the pandemic had…
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Pfizer/BioNTech seek full FDA approval for their Covid-19 vaccine
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its Covid-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading 5 things to know about the ‘conundrum’ of lupus
Lupus is unpredictable, triggering different symptoms in different patients. A chronic illness, it can even attack many different parts of the body.…
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Kids and the Covid-19 vaccine: A pediatrician answers safety questions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to grant emergency use authorization next week to Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for teens…
Continue Reading It may be time to relax indoor face mask mandates, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci says federal guidance on wearing face coverings indoors may change soon. Sunday on ABC News, Fauci was asked whether it’s…
Continue Reading Childhood obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol linked to poor cognitive performance in mid-30s and beyond
Having cardiovascular risk factors from childhood to adulthood is linked to poor cognitive performance in a person’s 30s, 40s and 50s,…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The complicated calculus of mask-wearing
Let’s face it, masks have been a hot button issue in this country since the very start of the pandemic. They were politicized early on, and…
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Small businesses embracing digital tools to survive pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic decimated small businesses, the Digital Safety Net of free and low cost digital tools and services helped 11 million small…
Continue Reading The 3 things one expert hopes will help address ongoing Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
The US has an opportunity to get ahead in the Covid-19 pandemic by getting more people vaccinated — and three key things can help address…
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Teen vaccinations planned for South County students
The City of San Luis and City of Somerton are planning a vaccine event for 16 to 18-year-old residents, Saturday, May 15.…
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