Are You Immune From COVID-19 If You Tested Positive For The Omicron Variant?
Will the rapid spread of Omicron finally get us to the point of herd immunity, marking the shift of COVID-19 in society from 'pandemic' to 'endemic'?
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The Omicron Variant Makes Up A Majority Of U.S. COVID-19 Cases. Here's What We Know
The Omicron variant has replaced Delta, comprising the majority of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Here's what you need to know.
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Why You Shouldn't Worry If You Test Positive For The Omicron Variant And Are Fully Vaccinated
If you're fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you are likely protected from severe illness or hospitalization due to the Omicron variant.
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Should You Take An Allergy Test Before Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine?
You might be feeling hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine if you have had allergic reactions before. Here's what to know.
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You Probably Don't Need To Sanitize Everything For COVID Protection. Here's Why
Based on a recent announcement made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we might be able to dial back on the constant sanitizing.
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The Real Reason Some Under-18 Teens Can Only Get Certain COVID Vaccines
You might be wondering why some teens can get one of the COVID-19 vaccines, but can't get the others. Here's the deal.
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Why You Only Need One Dose Of Some COVID Vaccines
So why do you only need one dose of the J&J vaccine to be protected against severe cases of COVID-19?
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How To Safely Help Someone You Know When They Have COVID-19
It's important to know how to care for your loved ones. Or how they can help care for you.
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Side Effects Of The AstraZeneca Vaccine For COVID-19 Explained
Here is everything you should know about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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Do COVID-19 Antibody Treatments Work?
You may have heard of monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, but are they effective? Read on to learn more.
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How Dating Apps Are Helping Raise Awareness For The COVID-19 Vaccine
Efforts to get 70% of adults vaccinated by the Fourth of July have the White House and dating apps partnering to convince singles to get jabbed.
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How Is The COVID-19 Booster Different From The Original Vaccine?
Pfizer and Moderna each have more than one type of booster shot in development: Some are designed specifically to fight emerging virus variants.
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CDC Updates Mask Guidance For Those Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The guidelines state that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask outdoors while exercising, among other activities.
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What You Should Know About 'Hybrid Immunity' And COVID-19
Several studies indicate that prior infection with COVID-19, combined with vaccination, results in a "hybrid immunity" that fights numerous variants.
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How Contagious Is The Delta Variant Of COVID-19?
The Delta variant is more contagious than smallpox, polio, SARS, and the 1918 flu, and vaccinated people with breakthrough infections may spread the virus.
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New Research Sheds Light On Breakthrough Cases Of COVID-19
People who experience breakthrough hospitalizations and deaths tend to be older, with preexisting conditions, or are on immunosuppressive drugs.
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Cold Salmon May Harbor COVID-19 For Over A Week
A recent study has found that traces of COVID-19 virus can linger on this fish for as long as a week, but that doesn't necessarily mean it will get you sick.
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Can You Get COVID-19 From Frozen Food?
While it's possible COVID-19 can be spread from surfaces, it's actually pretty rare.
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Your Child Has COVID-19 Symptoms: Do You Keep Them Home?
Symptoms of COVID-19 are not exclusive to that virus, some of them also indicate other ailments. So how do you know when to keep kids home from school?
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How Nutrition Can Play A Role In Fighting COVID-19
There were many rumors about how to prevent or cure COVID-19 dating from the start of the pandemic, but what you eat may play a bigger role than you thought.
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The Reason The Pfizer CEO Hasn't Gotten The COVID Vaccine Isn't What You Think
The recent spotlight is on the new COVID-19 vaccines and all they encompass, including who will be (and won't be) getting it.
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How Parents Might Unknowingly Influence Their Kids About COVID Safety
If you've grumbled about COVID-19 safety guidelines such as wearing masks in public - or ignored such measures - your children could follow your example.
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Nurse Contracts COVID-19 After Vaccine: What You Need To Know
Before this sends you into a panic, keep in mind that the news of a positive case following vaccination is not alarming - nor unexpected - to researchers.
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Why Are COVID-19 Mortality Rates Higher Among Indigenous People In The US?
Indigenous Americans have had additional challenges and higher mortality rates during the pandemic which health experts hope to bring to light.
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Why Is The Moderna COVID-19 Booster Only A Half-Dose?
Moderna elected to administer lower-dose boosters to reduce bad reactions to the shots and to have more supply available globally.
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Here's How Moderna's Booster Shot Works Against The COVID-19 Omicron Variant
Worried that your booster shot may not protect you from Omicron? Here's what the experts say about the Moderna booster, in particular.
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How The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Life Expectancy In The US
Life expectancy decreased by 1.87 years in the United States in 2020, a steep decline that has not been seen since World War II.
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