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U.S. alcohol-related deaths hit highest rate in decades during coronavirus pandemic, study shows
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that more than 99,000 people died in 2020 of alcohol-related causes — a 26-percent increase from the previous, pre-pandemic year.
What to know about MIS-C, a rare inflammatory condition in children
A new report found more than 20 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in young people who received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Here’s what you need to know. The authors stressed they could not determine if vac…
What to know about MIS-C, a rare inflammatory condition in children
A new report found more than 20 cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in young people who received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Here’s what you need to know. The authors stressed they could not determine if vac…
Overwhelmed by chaos and uncertainty, families with kids under 5 are on a vaccine roller coaster
Parents and guardians of children younger than 5 are under a tremendous burden — juggling work, their kids’ schooling and the health of their families as they wait for a vaccine.
What to know about the coronavirus vaccine for children younger than 5
Children as young as 6 months old are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
What you need to know about the coronavirus vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11
Children ages 5 to 11 are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in the United States, which health experts say is key in halting virus spread and preventing serious illness.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: Are there blood tests for antibodies?
Yes, there are. But they probably won’t tell you the whole story.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: Side effects with booster shots
The reactions from the boosters should be somewhat similar to the second dose of the messenger RNA vaccines, experts suggest.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: Vaccines and menstrual issues?
No hard evidence exists that the shots can lead to menstrual cycle irregularities.
Cleaning with regular soap and water is often good enough to fight covid-19
This will remove most virus particles, according to the CDC. Disinfecting sprays and wipes are needed only when someone who has covid-19 has recently been in the home.
