CDC panel votes to limit who is eligible for this fall's Covid vaccine

Only people 65 and over or with underlying health conditions should get the shots, the advisory group recommended. There may be insurance roadblocks for others. Read More

When should I get my next COVID booster shot?

As fall approaches, health experts say it is the right time to plan for your COVID booster shot. Dr. Lacey Anderson says mid-September through October is the best window to receive a booster in the ... Read More

Why Getting Your Covid Booster Shot This Fall Could Be Tricky?

Most Americans are asking the same questions, "When Should I Get My Covid booster?", “Can I still get a Covid booster?” The answer, unfortunately, isn’t simple. For some, the shot may be easy to ... Read More

Should I get a Covid vaccine? ACIP Covid vaccine recommendations 2025

Ever since Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took office earlier this year, it's been unclear who should -- and shouldn't -- get a COVID-19 vaccine. Advisory Committee on ... Read More

When should you get your flu shot or COVID booster?

Next month marks the countdown toward flu season, and it’s also typically when many have gotten a COVID booster, too. But with new guidance from new leadership on the federal level, things have ... Read More

CDC advisers vote that patients must consult a health care provider for Covid-19 vaccination, but no prescription required

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously on Friday to shift away from a broad recommendation for Covid-19 vaccines to say that people who want one must ... Read More

Nashville doctors brace for winter COVID ‘Stratus’ surge. What to know

Doctors are urging Nashville residents to get vaccinated due to rising COVID-19 cases and the emergence of new strains, particularly the XFG variant. While symptoms are generally mild for most, those ... Read More

Former Trump health adviser believes current COVID response is falling behind

Dr. Deborah Birx spoke to ABC News’ podcast "START HERE." Late last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signaled it expects to have the updated COVID vaccine available by ... Read More

New Nimbus & Stratus COVID Variants Are Spreading—Here’s Why Midlife Women Should Be Concerned

If it seems like more people have been getting COVID-19 lately, it’s not your imagination. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infections are increasing, or likely ... Read More

Heart disease patients should get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, cardiology experts say

The American College of Cardiology issued new guidance Tuesday that recommends adults with heart disease get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses, including RSV, COVID-19, pneumococcal infection, ... Read More