The delta variant, first detected in India, appears to be the most “fit” variant, which means it will probably outcompete other variants to infect more people.
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Biden hails coronavirus vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds as ‘one more giant step’ in fight against the pandemic
The shots were endorsed Wednesday by a CDC advisory panel, in a decision is expected to be adopted by CDC director
With Pfizer coronavirus vaccine authorized for adolescents, some parents scramble to make appointments while others are wary
The decision that the two-shot regimen is safe and effective for younger adolescents had been highly anticipated by many parents and pediatricians, particularly with the growing gap between what vaccinated and unvaccinated people may do safely.
What you should know about coronavirus vaccines for younger adolescents
Now, that the Food and Drug Administration has cleared the first coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in children as young as 12, families are sure to have questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech shot and when it will become available.
As climate change thaws mountain tops, risks of rockfalls surge
Boulders and rocks long frozen into place are being loosen and tumbling downslope.
WHO updates guidelines on sodium, says health authorities need to work to reduce salt intake
Organization also urges food industry to lower sodium in processed products.
Pint-size Mongolian menace shows dinosaurs loved the nightlife, too
Called Shuvuuia deserti, the dinosaur boasted visual and auditory capabilities akin to a barn owl, indicating it could hunt in total darkness.
FDA authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for adolescents 12 to 15 years old
Extending vaccine availability to children is considered key to achieving herd immunity, but could set off debates about vaccine mandates in school.
How to make your takeout orders healthier
Sick of cooking at home? Some tips for maintain nutritious eating habits even when you’re ordering a meal to go.
Long-haul covid-19 renews push to expand palliative care
Advocates point to numerous studies showing that palliative care results in a higher quality of life for patients and lower health-care costs as a result of fewer hospitalizations.
