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Chicago doctors back COVID shots for young children, rejecting CDC advice

The Itasca-based American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends COVID-19 shots for kids 6 months to 2 years.
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Chicago doctors reject CDC advice, advocate for children getting COVID shots

Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, Head of the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s infectious disease division, joins Lisa Dent to urge ...

Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus

Summer heat, outdoor fun ... and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many people's minds: partly owing to ...

Who can get updated COVID-19 vaccines in Michigan might not be an easy question to answer

As a summer COVID-19 surge hits Michigan, unanswered questions abound about eligibility, insurance coverage and when new vaccines will be available.
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Top 5 US States With Highest Risk Of COVID-19: CDC Uses This Method To Map COVID Risk

As COVID cases rise in US, CDC data points to five states with the highest numbers and less-likeliness of decline. Current ...

For some, fall Covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all

For those who don’t fall under the CDC’s new recommendations, experts say coverage would depend entirely on their insurance — with some deciding to fully cover the shot, others requiring a copay and ...
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RFK Jr. alleges big pharma behind AAP’s COVID vaccine guidance for children

HHS Secretary Kennedy accuses the AAP of a “pay-to-play scheme” after the group urges COVID-19 shots for young kids despite ...

What to know about COVID this week: Where are the most cases, vaccine guidelines

How many COVID cases were reported nationwide? During the week ending on Aug. 9, 8.9% of the 28,051 Americans tested were positive for COVID-19, according to the CDC's latest data. This ...