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Last Updated: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 01:28 PM
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U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on Covid vaccine effectiveness

The report's release had been delayed after the CDC's acting director expressed concerns about its methodology.

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The Centers for Disease Control has issued new guidelines on who should receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Experts are warning the changes could limit access and place some populations at greater risk.

CDC updates guidance on who should receive Covid vaccines

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157d ago

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CDC study says Covid shots continue to protect healthy kids from severe illness

The study appears to counter claims by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the vaccines' effectiveness.
A healthcare worker prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine
A healthcare worker prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine
221d ago

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Do young people need Covid boosters? Research shows more protection for ages 65 and older

Overall effectiveness of the Covid vaccines for all adults is similar to that of the annual flu shot, according to a large study of veterans.
Blue gloved hands place a bandaid on someone's arm
Blue gloved hands place a bandaid on someone's arm
221d ago

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How people are getting Covid shots despite eligibility limits

Recent changes by the CDC have created hurdles for parents who want their infants or toddlers vaccinated.
A child receives a COVID-19 vaccination in Culver City, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2025.
A child receives a COVID-19 vaccination in Culver City, Calif., on Sept. 23, 2025.
223d ago

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CDC signs off on fall Covid shots. It may not be easy to get one, depending on where you live.

The guidance comes after many states announced their own recommendations, creating unprecedented levels of confusion, one expert said.
Gloved hands administer a vaccine to a persons shoulder.
Gloved hands administer a vaccine to a persons shoulder.
257d ago

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A common nasal spray may block Covid infection, trial results show

The over-the-counter antihistamine azelastine works against a range of respiratory infections, including the flu and RSV, researchers say.
Sick young woman using nasal spray
Sick young woman using nasal spray
263d ago

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FDA approves fall Covid shots, but with new restrictions

The next round of shots would be limited to only a smaller, high-risk group of people, the Health Department said.
A healthcare worker fills a syringe.
A healthcare worker fills a syringe.
269d ago

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For some, fall Covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all

If you're in good health and plan to get a Covid shot this fall, you might end up with an unwelcome bill.
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Melissa Balanon
271d ago

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U.S. pediatricians' new Covid shot guidance differs from CDC's in major departure

It's the first time in 30 years the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
Young boy getting a shot at doctor's office and looking at needle
Young boy getting a shot at doctor's office and looking at needle
288d ago

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Will health insurance pay for Covid vaccines this fall?

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has upended the way Covid vaccines are approved and for whom they’re recommended, creating uncertainty around coverage.
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Vaccine.
298d ago

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Summer Covid cases are rising across the U.S. — Is it time for a vaccine?

The uptick in cases, caused by a variant of the virus nicknamed "razor blade throat," comes as many Americans have likely gone a year or longer without Covid shots.
A person wears a black surgical mask on a train
A person wears a black surgical mask on a train
299d ago

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The pandemic aged our brains, whether we got Covid or not, study finds

The stress of lockdowns, fear and social isolation appear to have left a mark on our brains. Experts say it may be possible to counteract the changes.
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People ride on the Staten Island Ferry

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