Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall
Younger children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, according to a top executive at Pfizer who noted plans to request emergency approval for use of its vaccine in kids aged 5 to 11 by September or October.
Officials in the Northwest have said about a dozen deaths may be tied to an intense heat wave blanketing the region, with several fatalities involving heat stroke and hyperthermia.
Early pandemic spurred ‘sharp declines’ in breast and cervical cancer screenings: CDC
Screenings for breast and cervical cancer among low income women plummeted early in the pandemic, with test volume picking up into the summer, according to a study linking the declines to pandemic-related closures and patients' fear of COVID-19 infection.
Myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination higher in military population than expected, study finds
A greater number of heart inflammation cases cropped up among members of the U.S. military than expected following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, a study found, though authors emphasized the benefits of the shots exceed risks of rare adverse events.
Mixed messages from WHO, CDC on mask-wearing as Delta variant spreads
The World Health Organization urges fully-vaccinated Americans to wear masks indoors in public places as a precaution as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sticks to its eased COVID guidance; Bryan Llenas has the details.
Mississippi health officials urge precaution ahead of July 4 amid Delta variant spread
Mississippi health officials on Tuesday advised residents take their Fourth of July celebrations outdoors amid increasing COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations linked to the highly transmissible Delta variant in unvaccinated individuals.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against newly detected variants, company says
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should remain protective against recently detected viral variants, including the Delta variant first identified in India, the company announced Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he is encouraging all residents regardless of vaccination status to leave home with a mask citing concern over the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
Kids grappling with suicidal crises, mental fatigue as world reopens
After relentless months of social distancing, online schooling and other restrictions, many kids are feeling the pandemic’s toll or facing new challenges navigating reentry.
Moderna vaccine possibly linked to man's death following rare, severe blood clot disorder
A Pittsburgh man who died weeks after receiving his second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had symptoms that met the criteria for a rare, serious blood clot disorder previously only reported in recipients of the Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca jabs.
House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, R-LA, joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to react to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejecting calls for hearings on the coronavirus origin.
Nearly 100 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois summer camp, officials say
Nearly 100 cases of coronavirus have been linked to a camp in Illinois where indoor masking was not required and vaccination status was not checked, officials said Monday, adding that one unvaccinated young adult required hospitalization.
Australia offers all adults AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to speed up rollout
Australia is offering AstraZeneca to all adults in a bid to rapidly ramp up sluggish vaccination rates as more of the country on Tuesday locked down against the spread of COVID-19.
Mom of Make-A-Wish child reacts to foundation's COVID policy
The foundation clarifies its policy after announcing some wishes would only be granted to fully vaccinated families. Mother Rachel Miller joins 'Fox & Friends First.'
LA County 'strongly recommends' masks indoors over Delta variant, regardless of vaccination status
Los Angeles County health officials on Monday are recommending everyone wear a mask in indoor public places – regardless of whether they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 -- due to the rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Will the left force us back into draconian lockdowns, regulations?
Los Angeles County urges even the vaccinated to wear masks indoors; reaction and analysis from Drs. Peter McCullough and Harvey Risch on 'The Ingraham Angle'
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine offers stronger immunity with 45-week gap between doses, company says
A longer, 10-month delay in administering second doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine afforded trial participants stronger immunity, the company announced Monday, aiming to assuage concerns of compromised immunity among populations of countries with short vaccine supply.
India's doctors warn over rare, coronavirus-related inflammatory illness in kids
Parents should monitor children for symptoms of a rare but potentially fatal inflammatory condition several weeks after a coronavirus infection, doctors in India say.
Kids’ hospitalization rates for Type 2 diabetes more than doubled during pandemic, study shows
Kids' hospitalization rates for new Type 2 diabetes more than doubled amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to data analyzed at a Louisiana hospital.
Public health officials are urging Americans who haven’t yet been vaccinated against the coronavirus to seek out a shot amid concern regarding the Delta variant which is spreading rapidly in some parts of the U.S.
CDC reports 4,115 breakthrough COVID-19 cases involving hospitalizations or deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of 4,115 patients with COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases who were hospitalized or died.
Fauci needs to be removed, Americans need chief medical adviser they trust: Rep. Davidson
Rep. Warren Davidson, who introduced the 'Fired Act' to terminate Dr. Anthony Fauci, on new reports that the Director of U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases lied to Congress.
Alzheimer's drug stirs hope for patients, worry for doctors
In the weeks since a new Alzheimer’s drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that has sparked both excitement and skepticism.
As variant rises, vaccine plan targets ‘movable middle’
Thrown off-stride to reach its COVID-19 vaccination goal, the Biden administration is sending A-list officials across the country, devising ads for niche markets and enlisting community organizers to persuade unvaccinated people to get a shot.
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel reacts to the World Health Organization recommending face masks again as the Delta coronavirus variant spreads
WHO recommends masks -- even for vaccinated people -- because of Delta variant
As the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus gained traction around the world, the World Health Organization urged vaccinated people to continue to wear masks and social distance, according to reports.