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22-year-old on becoming America’s first vaccine millionaire: ‘I thought it was a prank call’
Abbigail Bugenske, a recent college grad, has no plans to quit her job and she says she’s still looking to buy a used car — “not a Ferrari.” Her winnings are part of a nationwide effort to incentivize coronavirus vaccination.
HIV rates remain stubbornly high in Mississippi, despite falling cases across the U.S.
The breakthrough drug that has helped reduce new infections has not made a dent in Mississippi’s HIV numbers, and telehealth appointments designed to increase access have yet to be fully utilized.
Scientists are figuring out if we will need another coronavirus shot — and which one
For people eager to put the health crisis behind them, the relief of being vaccinated is being replaced by a new worry. Is immunity a ticking clock? Should they plan a family wedding this fall? Will everyone need booster shots? When?
Resistance to vaccine mandates is building. A powerful network is helping.
A New York firm has filed suit or sent letters to employers in several states, part of an effort spearheaded by one of the largest anti-vaccination groups in the country.
Recent college grad wins a million dollars for getting vaccinated in Ohio
The state’s “Vax-a-Million” contest is part of a nationwide effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Top U.S. health official calls for follow-up investigation into pandemic’s origins
The theory that the virus came from a lab in Wuhan, China, has gained traction amid criticism of an international probe and reports that several workers there were ill in November 2019 — weeks before the virus was officially identified.
Moderna says teens receiving its vaccine developed a protective immune shield
The Moderna shot could become the second coronavirus vaccine available to adolescents as young as 12.
Colon cancer screening should start at age 45, U.S. task force says
The disease is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, experts say.
Up and down Florida’s coast, some manatees still struggle with starvation after peak die-off
As of mid-May, 738 deaths of the marine mammals had been recorded this year, state officials say. The total is nearly triple the five-year average for the same time period.
