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CDC urges vaccinated people in covid hot spots to resume wearing masks indoors

The recommendation will change guidance by the agency in May saying that vaccinated individuals did not have to wear masks indoors or out because of protection afforded by vaccines.

FDA asks Pfizer, Moderna to test their vaccines in more children to help rule out safety issues

The changes to ongoing trials run by Moderna and Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech could delay the availability of the vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11 beyond the hoped-for timeline of early fall, although it is unclear by how much.

Worried about falling? Here are 5 tips to avoid dangerous tumbles, other injuries.

Some of the ways include strength training, improving your balance and removing hazards at your home.

Democrats broaden probe into Trump-era meddling at CDC

House investigators are seeking interviews with former CDC professional staff, including Anne Schuchat and Nancy Messonnier.

‘A tipping point’: Government officials, health groups move to require coronavirus vaccines for workers

New vaccine mandates are being rolled out at VA and the Mayo Clinic, and in California, New York City and elsewhere.

The Big Number: 1.5 million children worldwide have lost a parent or primary caregiver due to covid-19

In the United States, more than 114,000 youths have lost their primary caregiver because of the disease, according to a report.

An Alabama mother who lost her son to covid says not getting the vaccine is her biggest regret

Initially skeptical about the need for covid-19 vaccines, the Carpenter family now would like their son and brother’s death to not be in vain.

Covid has brought death and grief. But grief can keep lost loved ones alive in our hearts.

I’ve allowed myself to feel the pain of loss and I’ve come to learn that bereavement isn’t something to fear. If anything, it’s to be embraced.

Suffering with hiccups that never seem to go away

Often, the involuntary contractions are a temporary annoyance. But some people can get them for days at a time, disrupting their lives and causing misery.

How to talk to vaccine-hesitant friends and family about getting the shot

The vaccines are proven safe and are more widely available than ever, but many Americans are struggling to convince vaccine-hesitant loved ones of the importance of getting the shots.