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FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

October 24, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use…

Children are expected to be eligible for the vaccine in early November, Dr. Anthony Fauci says

October 24, 2021 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar and Nadia Kounang, CNN The nation’s top infectious disease expert says some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United…

CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US

October 23, 2021 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…

CNN Investigation: Tens of millions of filthy, used medical gloves imported into the US

October 23, 2021 10:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Scott McLean, Florence Davey-Attlee, Kocha Olarn and Tim Lister, CNN Trash bags stuffed full of used medical gloves, some visibly soiled, some…

Younger kids could be getting a Covid-19 vaccine within weeks. Here’s what happens next

October 23, 2021 9:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Some 28 million children ages 5 to 11 in the United States may soon be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine, and plans are…

Mystery of exotic infectious disease traced to aromatherapy room spray

October 23, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN It was a mystery by any definition of the word — a rare tropical infection that had sickened people in the decidedly…

CDC updates health warning for aromatherapy spray

October 23, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Federal agencies updated recalls and warnings to doctors Wednesday about aromatherapy sprays that have been linked to fatal cases…

You might already be following the Mediterranean diet with these easy food swaps

October 23, 2021 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Barber, CNN The Mediterranean diet has been an expert-recommended way of eating since it was first introduced in the 1990s, but it still…

Samaniego looks back a year after El Paso’s ‘worst in nation’ bout with Covid

October 22, 2021 7:56 PM Rosemary Garcia

EL PASO, Texas — One year ago at this time, El Paso County shattered a pandemic record as health officials announced 1,161 new Covid-19 cases in a…

FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids

October 22, 2021 6:03 AM Associated Press

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press Federal scientists say kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective…

City of El Paso to provide Moderna, J&J vaccine booster shots

October 22, 2021 8:49 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas – The City of El Paso announced it will now administer booster doses for Moderna’s and Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus…

Lemon Baked Cod With Pistachio Crust

October 22, 2021 7:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Dudash, CNN This 30-minute recipe is light and satisfying, offering a nice crunch from the pistachios. This flavor profile would also…

Greek 7-Layer Hummus Dip

October 22, 2021 7:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Michelle Dudash, CNN This savory dip is a crowd-pleaser. I served this to my gaggle of girlfriends for a pre-dinner wine and snack meet-up during…

Brain fog in Covid-19 patients can persist for months, even in those who were not hospitalized, study finds

October 22, 2021 10:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Cognitive impairment — described as brain fog — can persist for months in Covid-19 patients, even for some who…

These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important

October 22, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…

These stay-at-home fathers tell you why paternity leave is important

October 22, 2021 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Shannon Carpenter, CNN The debate over US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking two months off to care for his twin newborns has reached…

Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11

October 22, 2021 6:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…

CDC expands Covid booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

October 21, 2021 4:12 PM CNN, ABC News, Associated Press

UPDATE: Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a Covid-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot. Certain…

El Paso Walgreens pharmacist mistakenly gives woman Covid vaccine, not flu shot

October 21, 2021 12:02 PM Wil Herren

(Editor’s note: Martin initially said it was a pharmacy tech who administered the shot, but later indicated that she learned it actually was a…

How to become more patient with everyday annoyances

October 21, 2021 4:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN When the elevator’s running slow, you clench your teeth and curse under your breath. If you still haven’t received…

CDC endorses booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match is fine

October 21, 2021 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed recommendations for booster doses for…

Pfizer says its vaccine is 90.7% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 in children ages 5 to 11

October 21, 2021 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers, Pfizer says…

Onions from Chihuahua tied to salmonella outbreak sickening hundreds in Texas

October 21, 2021 11:03 AM Associated Press, CNN

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico — A salmonella outbreak tied to onions from Chihuahua has sickened more than 650 people in 37 states, U.S. health officials…

Booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine shows 95.6% efficacy in Phase 3 trial, companies say

October 21, 2021 6:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN A booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was found to have a high efficacy — 95.6% — against…

5 expert tips to stress less this fall

October 21, 2021 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…

5 expert tips to stress less this fall

October 21, 2021 5:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN As we head into what was supposed to be the fall recovery, the world is still reeling from Covid-related anxiety. It shows up…

More people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot

October 21, 2021 12:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…

Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health

October 20, 2021 5:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…

Report warns of climate change’s ‘code red’ impact on health

October 20, 2021 5:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Virginia Langmaid, CNN A new report published Wednesday warns of the severe impact of climate change on human health, and says the prognosis is…

FDA authorizes booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, says mix and match OK

October 20, 2021 3:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox and John Bonifield, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration authorized booster doses of both Covid-19 vaccines made by Moderna and…