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New COVID variant swiftly gains ground in US; concern looms for summer wave

While COVID-19 transmission remains low in the US, health experts are anxious about the potential for a big summer wave…

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Health

Scientists discover llama antibodies that shut down COVID — and its future variants

Scientists have discovered a unique class of small antibodies that are strongly protective against a wide range of SARS coronaviruses,…

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Politics

RFK Jr. defends changing COVID vaccine schedule in memo to Congress : NPR

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testifies during his Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions confirmation hearing. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images…

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Tech

False claims that ivermectin treats cancer, COVID leads states to pass OTC laws

Doctors told the Times that they have already seen some cases where patients with treatable, early-stage cancers have delayed effective…

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Health

COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families : Shots

COVID vaccine access will be more limited for some groups, after federal health officials changed recommendations. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide…

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Health

Parents should talk to a doctor about COVID shots for kids, CDC says : Shots

The CDC’s vaccine schedule recommends COVID vaccines for children through ‘shared clinical decision-making.’ There is no recommendation for pregnant women.…

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Health

Here’s the science behind the COVID vaccine in pregnancy : Shots

stefanamer/Getty Images/iStockphoto You’re pregnant, healthy and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., removed the…

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Tech

CDC updates COVID vaccine recommendations, but not how RFK Jr. wanted

In practice, it is unclear how this change will affect access to the vaccines. Health insurers are required to cover…

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Health

CDC to stop recommending COVID vaccine for kids, pregnant women : Shots

The CDC is removing recommendations that children and pregnant people get the COVID vaccine. Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/Media News Group/Getty…

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Tech

Uncertainty loomed as FDA advisors met to discuss this year’s COVID shot

Calling it a “practical question,” he asked, “If we were to change strains, can we assume that age-specific licensure won’t…

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