COVID News

A new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, was first discovered in South Africa and classified as a variant of concern on November 26, 2021. Just how contagious is it?

COVID-19 cases are once again trending upwards ahead of the holiday season, especially among children.

As of Friday, November 19, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized two types of COVID-19 booster shots to all adults 18 and older.

The National Academy of Medicine warns that a future flu pandemic may end up being even deadlier than COVID-19, killing as many as 33 million people.

Dozens of lawmakers are now pushing for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order for travelers to fly within the U.S.

Experts suggest that the end of the pandemic will be determined by a status downgrade to an epidemic, where the virus would likely reemerge seasonally.

Underweight COVID-19 patients were 20% more likely to be hospitalized compared to patients with a healthy weight, and more prone to secondary infections.

The experimental antiviral COVID-19 drug from Pfizer is a protease inhibitor that is designed to prevent the virus from replicating inside of cells.

Thankfully, vaccines are becoming available to young children both at pharmacies and pediatrician offices alike -- but where should parents turn first?

Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect your child's future fertility? Here's what to know about this pervasive myth.

The list of what qualifies as an underlying health condition has recently expanded, making more adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.

Fluvoxamine, a cheap antidepressant medication, seemed to cut COVID-related hospitalization rates and emergency services required by nearly one-third.

With mask mandates being lifted, this has left concerned parents awaiting information as to when the COVID-19 vaccine will be made accessible to young children.

The shot for children between the ages 5 and 11 contains a 10-microgram dose, compared to the 30-microgram dose approved for teenagers and adults.

Booster shots have been proven to increase the antibody response in many adults. Who exactly is eligible for a fourth shot of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Monoclonal antibody treatment has been approved by the FDA for patients with COVID-19. However, many people still don't have access to it.

To date, only children 12 and over have been able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, but that may change sooner than anticipated. Read on for the latest news.

The CDC gave booster-eligible people the green light to mix-and-match vaccines. As Americans seek out the shot, which COVID-19 booster is right for you?

There has been much debate over whether it's possible to mix and match COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Now, medical experts are weighing in.

Medical experts believe that Powell's immune response to the vaccine had been compromised due to a diagnosis of multiple myeloma.

During the 2020-2021 flu season, some strains of influenza have virtually disappeared. Some experts believe they may even be extinct.

A recent study determined that the effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had dropped in five months from a nearly 90% protection rate to only 3%.

With COVID-19 cases on the decline, many Americans are wondering if the U.S. will be able to prevent another surge in infections and hospitalizations.

Symptomatic pregnant COVID-19 patients are at an increased risk for birth complications over those who present as asymptomatic. This is true on a global level.

Some health experts are concerned about a rise in COVID-19 cases as people travel during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. How prevalent is the Delta variant?

A projection shared with NPR by researchers who advise the CDC suggests that there will be no winter surge and that COVID-19 cases will continue to decline.

You've probably heard that COVID-19 cases in the United States are declining. Here's why -- plus how long it's expected to last.