Sep 17 A new COVID vaccine is here, but those at greatest risk may not get it as outreach drops off By Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News The CDC says everyone over 6 months old should get the new COVID vaccine. But with the emergency response mechanisms that supported earlier vaccine campaigns gone, many who need them most won’t get them. Continue reading
Sep 13 Should you get the updated COVID vaccine? Here’s the latest guidance for the fall By Laura Santhanam, Casey Kuhn This latest COVID vaccine is recommended for virtually everyone. Here's what one physician says it means for you. Continue reading
Jun 15 FDA considers changing COVID vaccine to target XXB, the latest omicron strain By Lauran Neergaard, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Scientific advisers for the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday discussed whether the next round of shots should only include protection against the newest omicron variants that are now dominant worldwide. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 4:54 Why manufacturers are hiking COVID vaccine prices By John Yang, Sarah Clune Hartman Since COVID vaccines first became available in the U.S., the federal government has been buying them from manufacturers and distributing them for free. But soon, the manufacturers will be distributing them at higher prices. Jen Kates, senior vice president and… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch 13:52 The highs and lows that defined the news of 2022 By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Sarah Clune Hartman, Claire Mufson As we wrap up 2022, we take a look back at some of the biggest moments that shaped the past year, and how the PBS NewsHour covered them. Continue watching
Oct 25 Experts say children should get a COVID-19 bivalent booster. Here’s what you need to know By Dan Cooney, Matt Rasnic Right now, the most important thing is getting vaccinated and boosted to prevent the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 4:15 News Wrap: Manhunt for stabbing spree suspect in Canada, Juul agrees to $440M settlement In our news wrap Tuesday, a manhunt in Canada continues for the remaining suspect in Sunday's stabbing spree that killed 10 people, electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay nearly $440 million over allegations that its marketing triggered a surge… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:59 Updated COVID boosters approved ahead of potential fall surge This past week, the FDA and CDC signed off on updated COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection against newer variants of the virus, in an effort to limit an anticipated seasonal surge in infections this fall. Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of… Continue watching
Jun 30 Rural parents are less likely to say their pediatrician recommended COVID shots. Here’s why that matters By Laura Santhanam What a pediatrician recommends serves as a strong predictor of whether or not a caregiver chooses to get their child vaccinated against COVID. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 2:36 News Wrap: CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 5 In our news wrap Saturday, the CDC authorized COVID vaccinations for children under 5, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy paid a rare visit to troops on the front lines in the southern city of Mykolaiv, at least 18 people died in floods… Continue watching