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To help answer common vaccine questions, we consulted Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor at the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine and a member of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ...

COVID-19 infections are rising across the United States, amid surges in other winter illnesses. The uptick in COVID comes as the country faces a severe flu season and outbreaks of norovirus, which are ...

A newer COVID variant called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. Nicknamed “Stratus,” this variant first took hold over the summer and now makes up nearly 70% of COVID-19 ...

Given levels of population immunity to COVID-19, the value of continued vaccination has been questioned. New data showed that COVID vaccines for the 2024-2025 season provided protection against ...

With similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell which illness is which. Here’s what to know. By Dani Blum Early clues suggest that this flu season could be particularly brutal. And while national ...

Australian rock band Ocean Grove has confirmed one of its members has tested positive for coronavirus. The Melbourne-based band had recently run a series of meet and greets with fans in Melbourne, ...

As you're getting ready to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family, it's important to remember that COVID-19 is still around — but it doesn't need to ruin your festivities. Getting vaccinated ...