KNIGHTDALE, N.C. — A grandmother from Wake County was shocked when she learned that she would have to pay for her grandkids’ latest COVID vaccine. Medicaid covered the first COVID shots and booster for Twana Bannister’s grandsons. However, when she took them to a CVS in Knightdale for their latest shot, she was informed that …
With Thanksgiving just a fortnight away, this is the ideal time to safeguard yourself against potentially dangerous autumn viruses. According to Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, now is the optimal window to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your family for the holiday. “We expect the circulation of …
With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, it’s crucial to protect yourself from potentially deadly viruses that are common in the fall season. Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, advised in an interview with CBS News that now is the best time to get vaccinated in preparation …
WLOS — Two adults in the western part of North Carolina passed away in October due to complications of influenza, making them the first flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 flu season, as announced by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS] on Wednesday. According to officials, one individual had tested positive for …
In a surprising move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that they will no longer be printing the COVID vaccination cards that have become synonymous with the pandemic. This development, revealed on the CDC’s website, has left many wondering how they can obtain proof of their vaccination. According to the CDC’s …
The Food and Drug Administration made an announcement on Tuesday, authorizing Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine. This authorization provides another option for Americans aged 12 and older who are seeking a new vaccine for the fall and winter. The updated shot from Novavax has been specifically designed to target the XBB strains of the virus, similar …
Stockholm — The Nobel Prize in medicine has been awarded to Hungarian Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman of the U.S. for their groundbreaking discoveries that enabled the development of highly effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. Thomas Perlmann, secretary of the Nobel Assembly, announced this prestigious award on Monday in Stockholm. The panel that awarded the …
Getting a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy not only protects the mother but also passes on protection to newborns during their most vulnerable early months of life, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Based on data from 26 pediatric hospitals around the country through …
Federal health authorities are urging Americans to contact their insurers regarding issues with obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine for free. Although programs and requirements have been put in place to ensure no out-of-pocket costs for all Americans, some individuals are facing hurdles. This is particularly evident in the commercial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and …
A top-ranking official from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tasked with overseeing the approval process for new vaccines targeting three respiratory virus threats this fall and winter, recently revealed his personal plan to space out his vaccinations. Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, stated that while it …