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A contagious new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, aka "Nimbus," is now dominant in the United States, CDC data show. What to ...

The new vaccine committee appointed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took minimal action in its first meeting.

The FDA's Dr. Vinay Prasad said that he disagreed with the agency's career vaccine reviewers about COVID shot approvals.

The US Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official overrode agency experts in May to recommend against the broad use ...

A new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the United States. Health experts shared tips on how to stay safe while enjoying ...

A key advisory group vows to base decisions on evidence, boost confidence in vaccines and protect health. Experts fear the opposite is happening.

The Trump administration appears to be expanding RSV vaccinations to some adults starting at age 50 instead of 60 ...

Recent vaccination announcements have led to some confusion. Four physicians weigh in on who should get vaccinated and when ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of a key vaccine advisory panel and handpicked eight new members, ...

NB.1.8.1 is one of the latest variants of COVID-19, a "slightly upgraded version" of the LP.8.1 variant that is prominent ...

Cases of myocarditis are more severe and more common after a COVID infection than after receiving the COVID vaccine, health ...