Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortion
People in states that ban abortion still have the option to travel to another state where the procedure remains legal or purchase abortion pills online.
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Kids under 5 are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines
Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 years old received the go-ahead both the FDA the CDC.
FDA advisors recommend Novavax vaccine
If authorized, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine could play a critical role in filling remaining immunization gaps.
When can you end COVID-19 isolation?
The CDC recommends a COVID-19 isolation period of at least five days. But there’s a good chance you’re still infectious after that time frame.
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Los niños menores de 5 años ahora pueden obtener las vacunas contra el COVID-19
La FDA y los CDC aprobaron las vacunas de Pfizer y de Moderna contra el COVID-19 para niños menores de 5 años.
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How to access an abortion fund
Abortion funds help pregnant people cover the cost of the procedure itself as well as other expenses associated with it, like transportation.
Lo que sabemos (y lo que no sabemos) sobre los brotes de hepatitis
La causa de estos brotes es aún desconocida, pero aquí te contamos qué precauciones puedes tomar para proteger a tus niños.
Por qué debes reportar el resultado de tu prueba casera de COVID-19
Un recuento preciso de casos de COVID-19 es esencial para monitorear el virus. Tú puedes ayudar reportando el resultado de tu prueba rápida.
CDC warns of COVID-19 “rebound” after taking Paxlovid
Pfizer’s Paxlovid is a highly effective treatment for COVID-19. But the life-saving drug has also raised concerns around rebound infection.
What we know (and don’t know) about the hepatitis outbreaks
Experts believe the outbreaks may be connected to adenovirus. Parents can watch for hepatitis symptoms and encourage good hygiene to keep their children safe.
Why you should report your at-home COVID-19 test results
Official case counts are increasingly unreliable due to the widespread use of at-home tests. Help public health authorities track transmission by reporting your at-home test results.
¿Qué tan grave es la nueva ola de COVID-19?
Aquí te explicamos todo sobre el nuevo aumento de casos de COVID-19 en EE.UU: qué significa y qué precauciones debemos tomar.
Lo último sobre las vacunas para niños menores de 5 años
Lo que necesita saber sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 para los niños menores de 5 años, que podrían ser autorizadas en junio.
The latest on vaccines for kids under 5
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under five years old could be authorized by the FDA in June if things go as planned.
How severe is the current COVID-19 surge?
The U.S. is recording about 90,000 cases each day, but this is likely an undercount as more people take at-home rapid tests.
La FDA autoriza dosis de refuerzo para niños entre 5 y 11 años
Los niños entre 5 y 11 años que ya recibieron las dos dosis de la serie primaria de vacunas de COVID-19, pueden ahora obtener la dosis de refuerzo.
FDA authorizes COVID-19 boosters for kids 5 to 11
Kids 5 to 11 who have already received the two-dose primary vaccine series could be able to get the extra shot as soon as Friday.
What it’s like to live with long COVID
Long COVID has now affected up to 23 million Americans (the equivalent of the populations of Florida and New Mexico combined). We spoke to five long COVID patients across the United States about their experience with the illness.
Need a free at-home COVID-19 test? Here’s how to get them.
Each household can now order up to 16 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Here’s how you can order them and advice on when to test.
La FDA limita uso de la vacuna de J&J contra el COVID-19
Te contamos lo que significa esto para quienes recibieron la vacuna de Johnson & Johnson.
FDA puts strict limits on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA says blood clot cases from the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are serious but rare. The vast majority of J&J recipients do not need to worry. Going forward, people who received the J&J vaccine should get an mRNA shot for their booster.
How misinformation tricks our brains
When we encounter a piece of information that sparks an emotional reaction or provides comfort in a confusing situation, such as a snippet of hot gossip or a plausible rumor, something in our brain clicks.
How to stay safe without COVID-19 mandates
States are lifting their indoor COVID-19 mask mandates and rolling back vaccination mandates for businesses. Here’s how to stay safe.
The anti-vaccine movement’s next frontier
COVID-19 has emboldened the anti-vax movement. Where does it go from here?
What to know about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
Decades of research and the latest studies show that the COVID-19 vaccines have no short- or long-term impacts on fertility.
Everything you need to know about second COVID-19 boosters
We answer who should get a second COVID-19 booster, why second boosters are important, and where you can get one.
Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la segunda dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19
Encuentra respuestas a todas tus preguntas sobre la segunda dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19.
Lo que debes saber sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 y la fertilidad
Vacunarse no afecta la fertilidad de las mujeres ni la de los hombres. Encuentra aquí todo lo que necesitas saber sobre este tema.
How vaccines for kids are tested
For people who are not familiar with how vaccines are tested and made, COVID-19 vaccines may seem experimental or unsafe because of their rapid development. But the technology used in these shots has been in development for decades.
When will COVID-19 boosters become available for kids 5 to 11?
Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize COVID-19 boosters for kids ages 5 to 11 in late April. Here’s what comes next.
Understanding the CDC’s mask guidelines
New guidance aims to provide a more sustainable approach to living with the virus. Here’s the latest on CDC mask guidelines.
What to know about Omicron subvariants
The Omicron subvariants BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 make up nearly all COVID-19 cases in the country. Here’s what you need to know.
Vaccine hesitancy is spreading beyond COVID-19 vaccines
“We’re spending a significantly greater amount of time in our patient encounters trying to assuage concerns and overcome hesitancy for vaccines that were previously accepted by families,” says Dr. Jason Terk, a pediatrician in Texas.
Why COVID-19 boosters remain crucial
Being “fully vaccinated” is no longer sufficient when it comes to Omicron and its subvariants. Here’s why you need a COVID-19 booster.
Understanding COVID-19 treatments
We break down what you need to know about COVID-19 treatments like monoclonal antibodies, antivirals, steroids, and more.
Everything you need to know about long COVID
We break down what long COVID is, what causes it, where you can seek treatment, and explain how you can protect yourself against it.
What to know about COVID-19 at-home rapid tests
Rapid tests are key to keeping the virus under control, but they’ve also had a bad rap for being unreliable or hard to find. Here are answers to questions you may have regarding rapid tests, how to use them, and where to find them.