Highly mutated COVID variant BA.2.86 now spotted in 10 states
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Why officials aren't calling this year's COVID shots "boosters"
The new COVID-19 vaccines for fall 2023 started rolling out this week.
Why the CDC recommends everyone get a new COVID shot this fall
Vaccine experts considered narrower recommendations for only higher-risk groups, but decided almost all Americans could benefit.
FDA and CDC say yes to new COVID shots for fall — here's what to know
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
Should I get a COVID shot? CDC says most should wait for September
New COVID vaccines are expected after Sept. 12.
As schools resume, CDC reports rise in COVID ER visits from adolescents
Rates have nearly doubled over the past week.
Here's what experts say to know about new COVID variant BA.2.86
Officials say testing should still work for the new COVID variant.
COVID hospitalizations jump 22% this week — and CDC predicts further increases
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
FDA approves RSV vaccine for pregnancy to protect newborns
Expectant parents could soon have another new option this fall to protect their newborns from RSV, the most common cause of hospitalization in American infants.
FDA approves RSV vaccine for pregnancy to protect newborns
Expectant parents could soon have another new option this fall to protect their newborns from RSV, the most common cause of hospitalization in American infants.
What to know about new COVID variants now spreading
On social media, the variants have been nicknamed "Eris," "Fornax" and "Pirola."
COVID cases rising in Minnesota, with health officials tracking variant BA.2.86
More pressing, hospitalizations have risen by nearly 27%. That marks the fourth-largest growth in the country currently among states.
Highly mutated strain of new COVID variant reported in Michigan
Cases of the new COVID variant BA.2.86 have been spotted in Michigan, Denmark and Israel.
COVID hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week
ER visits are also climbing, with the steepest rise in kids.
Air pollution may be to blame for thousands of dementia cases, researchers say
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.