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Pediatricians say some parents are eager to vaccinate their kids, with others asking questions as child-size doses of Covid-19 vaccine are shipped out

October 30, 2021 9:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Many pediatricians have already placed their orders for child-sized doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and…

7-year-old pediatric patient named ‘Chief Smiles Officer’ at Las Palmas Medical Center

October 30, 2021 11:09 AM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Medical Center has appointed its first “Chief Smiles Officer” to one of their most brave and lovable patients in…

Here’s what you need to know to have a safe Halloween

October 30, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN “Trick or treat!” Those words will be echoing in neighborhoods across the country as children go door-to-door in…

Here’s what you need to know to have a safe Halloween

October 30, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN “Trick or treat!” Those words will be echoing in neighborhoods across the country as children go door-to-door in…

Why people keep scrolling when they say they are done with Facebook

October 30, 2021 1:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The tides are turning against Facebook. But no matter how much they may want to, some people just can’t seem to break…

Texas and 10-state coalition file lawsuits challenging Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors

October 29, 2021 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Amy Simonson, Rebekah Riess and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Texas on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its Covid-19 vaccine…

New Mexico pushes vaccines and boosters as immunity wanes

October 29, 2021 8:46 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico was among the first states out of the gate when the Covid-19 vaccine push began. Now, top health officials say it…

EMT, paramedic shortage concerns El Paso County Commissioners

October 29, 2021 12:01 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas — The shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) and paramedics is a national issue that has drawn the attention of El Paso…

At least 89% of vaccinated American adults will qualify for Covid-19 booster shots

October 29, 2021 5:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If you’re vaccinated against Covid-19 and wondering if you’re eligible for a booster…

Supreme Court declines to block Maine vaccine mandate

October 29, 2021 4:02 PM Associated Press

By DAVID SHARP and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in…

US Intelligence community releases full declassified report that does not determine origin of Covid-19

October 29, 2021 3:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The US intelligence community released a declassified report on Friday that confirmed that it has not reached a conclusion on…

FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids

October 29, 2021 1:17 PM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5…

FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

October 29, 2021 1:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization on Friday for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children…

Playing college football games didn’t spread coronavirus among athletes, study suggests

October 29, 2021 12:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN With testing and other mitigation measures in place, playing college football games did not contribute to coronavirus spread…

The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is prepared for administration at a vaccination clinic for homeless people

Vaccination protects against Covid-19 more strongly than previous infection does, CDC study finds

October 29, 2021 12:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccination protects people against coronavirus infection much better than previous infection does, a team of researchers led by…

If you took every last hand sanitizer, here’s why it pays to be less selfish

October 29, 2021 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Hope, CNN At dinnertime, you nab the best-looking pork chop for yourself from the family-style platter. When it’s time to watch TV,…

Your sleep can affect how you walk, a new study says

October 29, 2021 5:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you’re sleep deprived — and who isn’t these days? — you’re probably familiar with the impact…

UTEP may require vaccines for some workers to meet federal contractor mandate

October 28, 2021 12:04 PM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas — Under President Joe Biden’s recent executive order, federal contractors have until Dec. 8 to ensure that their workers are fully…

When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know

October 28, 2021 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…

Covid-19 cases are down 60% from Delta peak. Still, be vigilant heading into winter, CDC director says

October 28, 2021 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jason Hanna, CNN Rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have sunk significantly in the US since a wave driven by the highly…

Public health groups worry threats to local officials could escalate as US plans vaccine rollout for kids

October 28, 2021 4:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Travis McAdam scours local newspapers and extremist social media content, along with receiving personal reports from…

Most parents don’t plan to vaccinate young children against Covid-19 right away, KFF survey finds

October 28, 2021 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN A Covid-19 vaccine could be available for little kids soon, and public health leaders say vaccinating them could help end the…

Noodle the pug’s ‘Bones or No Bones’ routine decides what kind of day millions of people will have

October 28, 2021 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Is it a bones or no bones kind of day? One small pug is influencing how millions of people live their lives with his adorable…

Noodle the pug’s ‘Bones or No Bones’ routine decides what kind of day millions of people will have

October 28, 2021 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan Marples, CNN Is it a bones or no bones kind of day? One small pug is influencing how millions of people live their lives with his adorable…

Side effects of Covid-19 shot in children ages 5 to 11 ‘mild,’ investigator says

October 28, 2021 1:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN When a US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use…

Cheap, generic anti-depressant may reduce severe Covid-19 disease, study finds

October 27, 2021 10:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN A cheap, generically available anti-depressant may reduce the risk of severe Covid-19 disease by close to a third in people at…

Cheap, generic anti-depressant may reduce severe Covid-19 disease, study finds

October 27, 2021 10:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN A cheap, generically available anti-depressant may reduce the risk of severe Covid-19 disease by close to a third in people at…

FDA adds boxed warning to breast implants

October 27, 2021 6:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it made several changes to breast implant regulations, including…

NMSU to require Covid-19 vaccines for all employees, eliminates weekly testing option

October 27, 2021 6:19 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University will now require all faculty and other workers – including student employees – to be fully…

Why Covid-19 vaccines for younger children would come in smaller doses

October 27, 2021 5:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN The Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine that could soon be authorized for younger children still requires two shots…