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COVID-19 Update: 3/22/22
Weekly averages for COVID-19 cases continue to fall in the United States, but the pandemic hasn't yet come to an end.
CDC Relaxes Mask Guidance
Under new guidelines from federal health officials, most Americans can take off their masks.
FDA Expands Heart Failure Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approval of a drug to treat adults who have heart failure.
How to Time Your COVID Booster
Should you get your COVID-19 booster now or wait? There's plenty of confusion surrounding this topic.
Egg-Free Flu Vaccine Appears to Work for Kids
An egg-free vaccine for the flu appears to be safe and healthy for kids, according to a new study.
FDA Warns About At-Home COVID-19 Test
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is telling people not to use a particular at-home COVID-19 test.
COVID-19 Update: 2/22/22
The Omicron wave appears to be subsiding, but COVID-19 isn't over yet.
Monoclonal Antibody for Omicron Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a type of monoclonal antibody that appears to be effective against the Omicron variant.
Do We Need an Omicron-Specific Vaccine?
The Omicron variant spread through the world like wildfire. Does that mean we need an Omicron-specific vaccine?
FDA Delays Decision on COVID Vaccine for Young Kids
Health officials have delayed their decision on whether young children should get the COVID-19 vaccine.