Health experts say parents need to be vigilant after a study found more kids are going to the emergency room for swallowing batteries.
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Pfizer-BioNTech submits new COVID vaccine booster targeting BA.5 to the FDA for authorization
Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted their new COVID-19 booster that targets the omicron subvariant BA.5 to the FDA for emergency use authorization.
Can pets get monkeypox? It’s rare but experts say yes. Here is what to know.
Although it’s possible, health experts say monkeypox in domestic pets is rare. Here’s how to know if your dog or cat has been infected with the virus.
This week in COVID: Biden still positive; disparities in booster uptake; new research on rebound cases
Biden continued to test positive for COVID Friday. Although his symptoms are almost completely resolved, his physician said he’ll remain in isolation.
More than 780K doses of monkeypox vaccine available Friday; US orders 5.5M for 2023
The government distributed 300,000 doses this month and announced Wednesday another 786,000 are available – bringing the total to over 1.1 million.
CDC issues health alert warning new parents: What is parechovirus? What are the signs, symptoms in babies?
The CDC issued a health alert last week warning parents that babies may be at risk for a potentially dangerous pathogen called the parechovirus.
‘We need action now’: Activists unimpressed by White House plan to protect abortion rights
Health secretary Becerra said officials are working to increase access to medication abortion, and ensure providers have training and resources.
White House says it’s cutting back funding for COVID tests. Why experts say Americans may pay the price this fall
The White House said it will divert $10 billion in COVID relief from testing and other efforts to maintain stockpiles of vaccines and treatments.
Why can’t some infants breastfeed during the formula shortage? What health experts want you to know
Behind the baby formula shortage are several issues, including supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the shutdown of Abbott Nutrition.
Why can’t some infants breastfeed during the formula shortage? What health experts want you to know
Behind the baby formula shortage are several issues, including supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the shutdown of Abbott Nutrition.