Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine

Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer

"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.

People with disabilities face more barriers accessing COVID-19 vaccine, CDC data shows

Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.

FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings

An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

Children's National Hospital reaches 100% COVID-19 vaccine compliance

Children's National Hospital in D.C. has announced that 100% of its workforce, around 8,500 team members, is compliant with its COVID-19 vaccination policy. 

School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies

The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.

2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days

A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.

HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says

The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.

COVID booster shot eligibility in Maryland clarified by Gov Hogan

Citing confusion and conflicting guidance, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday clarified which state residents are eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster.

Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods

A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.

Virginia 10-year-old’s death believed to be linked to COVID-19

A Virginia school community is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl whose death may have been linked to COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccine deadline arrives for DC healthcare workers

The deadline for D.C. healthcare workers to get at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived.