No off-label prescribing COVID-19 vaccines to kids under 12: FDA
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Alexandria City Public Schools open for in-person learning amid surge in US coronavirus cases
Students are back for in-person learning at Alexandria City Public Schools Tuesday as cases of COVID-19 increase across the country driven by the rapidly spreading delta variant.
Students are back for in-person learning at Alexandria City Public Schools Tuesday as cases of COVID-19 increase across the country driven by the rapidly spreading delta variant.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could spur more company, university mandates
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could prompt more vaccination requirements by businesses and universities, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Full FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines could prompt more vaccination requirements by businesses and universities, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Fairfax County Public School students return to classroom amid nationwide COVID-19 surge
Fairfax County Public Schools returned to a five day a week in-person learning schedule Monday as students returned to the classroom amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Fairfax County Public Schools returned to a five day a week in-person learning schedule Monday as students returned to the classroom amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Fairfax County Public Schools teachers push for COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate
School starts on Monday for more than 175,000 students at Fairfax County Public Schools and the union that's representing teachers say they want their teachers to be COVID-19 vaccinated or get tested every week.
School starts on Monday for more than 175,000 students at Fairfax County Public Schools and the union that's representing teachers say they want their teachers to be COVID-19 vaccinated or get tested every week.
More than 230 University of Virginia students ‘disenrolled’ over vaccinations
More than 230 students planning on attending the University of Virginia have been “disenrolled” for failing to comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
More than 230 students planning on attending the University of Virginia have been “disenrolled” for failing to comply with the school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
Fairfax County Public Schools adopt COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all employees
Fairfax County Public Schools say all employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to routine tests by late October.
Fairfax County Public Schools say all employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to routine tests by late October.
Prince William County starting school year with new superintendent, COVID challenges
In northern Virginia, the first day of school for Prince William County Public School students is Monday and the school district is navigating students and staff’s return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic with a new superintendent.
In northern Virginia, the first day of school for Prince William County Public School students is Monday and the school district is navigating students and staff’s return to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic with a new superintendent.
Fairfax County Federation of Teachers support mandatory vaccinations, mask mandate in schools
The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is expressing concerns about the safety precautions being put in place as they return to the classroom with their students.
The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers is expressing concerns about the safety precautions being put in place as they return to the classroom with their students.
Second child dies of COVID-19 in Central VA, health officials say
Two children have died of COVID-19 in the Richmond area, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
Two children have died of COVID-19 in the Richmond area, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
3 vaccinated US senators test positive for COVID-19
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
US unemployment claims hit pandemic low as hiring strengthens
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
The U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday that unemployment claims fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low of 348,000.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.