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Which Arm Gets Vaccinated Could Matter More Than You Think
Scientists have found that receiving a COVID-19 booster shot in the same arm as the initial dose triggers a faster and more effective immune response, thanks to primed macrophages in nearby lymph ...
A community rallied to share flu shot experiences. Then the government stopped the study
Some Denver parents got texts during this winter’s brutal flu season with videos sharing why people in their neighborhoods ...
Oregon health Q&A: Does this disease require kids to stay home from day care?
Although symptoms are usually mild, children can “shed” the virus that causes it for a long time (weeks!). Questions are ...
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What are mRNA vaccines?
Scientists can now design genetic material called mRNA to help us build immunity to certain viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, ...
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RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could ...
C.I.A. Fires Top Doctor Targeted by Far-Right Activist
The director of the agency’s Center for Global Health Services was dismissed a month short of qualifying for full federal ...
HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics
By Stephanie Brown HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ...