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Confused by the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Here's what you need to know.

A Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (brand name: Spikevax) photographed at Borinquen Health Care Center on May 29 in Miami. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) The Food and Drug Administration ... Read More

The FDA overhauled its COVID vaccine guidance. Here’s what it means for you

New federal guidance surrounding COVID vaccine authorization could make it more difficult for many people to be inoculated against the circulating — and, now, seasonally spiking — coronavirus. Under ... Read More

COVID is Everywhere (Again) in the Bay Area. What to Know About the Latest XFG 'Stratus' Variant

Looking for information about the FDA’s limited approval of 2025-26 COVID vaccines? Read what we know about who can get an updated COVID shot this year. Updated Aug. 27 If it feels like several people ... Read More

How long will California’s COVID surge continue? 5 things to know

California faces COVID surge with test positivity rates doubling since late July, though hospitalizations remain relatively low compared with previous summers. Some counties show signs the wave may be ... Read More

Your risk of catching COVID is at its lowest since 2020—but here's why you should still get boosted for Christmas

As the Christmas season looms, with its crowded end-of-year parties, family gatherings and busy travel schedules, many New Zealanders might be asking a now familiar question: should I get another ... Read More

U.S. death rate drops to lowest level since 2020 with COVID no longer a leading cause

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ... Read More

Can you get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall? What to know about the new requirements.

It's officially the season of text prompts and phone call reminders to get your seasonal vaccines. Cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other common respiratory illnesses tend to spike as temperatures go ... Read More

New COVID variant Stratus (XFG) spreads in the US: Symptoms, risks, and what you need to know

As the United States experiences another wave of COVID-19, a variant named Stratus (XFG) has caught the attention of health authorities. Officially identified as XFG, this recombinant strain was first ... Read More

Confused About the New COVID Vaccine and Medicare? What You Need to Know

Medicare generally covers the COVID-19 vaccine, including all updated versions, at no cost to beneficiaries. However, some people have been charged or turned away due to recent issues with pharmacy ... Read More

Confused by the new COVID vaccine guidelines? Here's what you need to know.

The Food and Drug Administration announced new federal guidance for COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday that put new restrictions on how millions of Americans will be able to access the shots as ... Read More