Category: Public Health

Seasonal flu in US still lower than usual — 5 CDC FluView takeaways

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CDC calls on public health officials to boost HIV prevention, treatment for transgender women

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Millions of immunocompromised people may be left unprotected by vaccines, experts say

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US commits $1.7B to fight COVID-19 variants

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Health officials urge anyone vaccinated at Colorado clinic to get revaccinated for COVID-19

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Pandemic Highlights Need for Urgent Care Clinics for Women

For years, women with painful gynecological issues have faced long waits in ERs or longer waits to see their doctors. During the pandemic, women have increasingly turned to women’s clinics that handle urgent issues like miscarriage or serious urinary tract infections.

Ask KHN-PolitiFact: I’ve Recovered From Covid. Why Do I Still Have to Mask Up?

The simple answer is that enough remains unknown about covid transmission, post-infection immunity and the threat of emerging variants that masks are still advisable.

Mysterious Ailment, Mysterious Relief: Vaccines Help Some Covid Long Haulers

Scientists who study the post-illness syndrome are taking a close look at patients’ reports of this unexpected benefit of the vaccine.

Rare COVID-19 infections after vaccinations merit a closer look, report says

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No link between blood type and COVID-19 risk, study finds

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