As we approach the fall season, it’s important to be mindful of the potential risks posed by seasonal viruses, despite the lingering warmth of summer. On “CBS Mornings,” Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, shared valuable insights on protecting oneself from COVID-19, respiratory syncytial …
According to U.S. health officials, infants should receive a newly approved drug to protect them from a respiratory virus that annually hospitalizes tens of thousands of American children. While an infection with RSV may be a mild cold for most healthy individuals, it can be life-threatening for infants and the elderly. Currently, there are no …
Two decades ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emerged as an anti-vaccine activist. In 2005, he gained attention for his article “Deadly Immunity” published by Salon and Rolling Stone, which contained several errors and misinformation. Kennedy falsely claimed that there was a cover-up by the medical establishment regarding the harmful effects of vaccines on children. Although …
Canada’s national immunization panel is recommending that Canadians receive a COVID-19 booster in the fall if it has been at least six months since their last vaccine shot or infection. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) stated that the new formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine should be administered to individuals in authorized age groups. …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially endorsed the use of the first vaccines to protect against respiratory illness RSV for adults aged 60 and older. This decision, announced on Thursday, follows a vote by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices earlier this month, and will lead to federal requirements for …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size Americans aged 60 and older are now able to receive a new RSV vaccine, but it is recommended that they first consult with their doctor, according to U.S. health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that the newly approved vaccines are expected to …
Scientists are hopeful that the next major breakthrough in cancer treatment will come in the form of a vaccine. After years of limited success, researchers believe that they have reached a turning point, with many predicting that new vaccines will be available within the next five years. However, these are not your typical vaccines that …
A groundbreaking national study is set to receive additional funding to explore the impact of COVID-19 and COVID-19 mRNA vaccines on the heart. The study, called MYCOVACC, will now receive an additional $2 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) over two years, bringing its total investment to $3.6 million over three years. …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel recently voted in favor of making the first vaccines for respiratory illness RSV available to older adults aged 60 and over. This decision follows the FDA’s approval earlier this year of GSK’s Arexvy and Pfizer’s Abrysvo vaccines for RSV prevention. While doctors and vaccine manufacturers …
Skeptics on social media persistently spread unfounded claims suggesting that Hamlin’s health decline was due to the COVID-19 vaccine. Some of the reactions to his diagnosis were incredibly absurd. During his announcement that he was cleared to play and would attempt a comeback to the NFL, Hamlin revealed the truth about his condition. However, at …