Idaho, Wyoming to join lawsuit against US mandate for vaccines, tests
Idaho and Wyoming will join a multistate lawsuit against the Biden administration over an emergency rule mandating that employers with more than 100…
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Idaho senators challenge President Biden’s vaccine mandate
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo joined U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and 38 of their Senate Republican colleagues to formally disapprove…
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Idaho State University presents students with rewards to get vaccinated
Idaho State University is presenting their students with a system called cash for vax. It is a chance for them to get rewarded for being…
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Parents express relief as children 5-11 begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Nine-year-old Parson Harrington had to isolate more than most during this pandemic — and the lung transplant recipient hopes the COVID-19 vaccine…
Continue Reading Pediatrician or pharmacy? Expert weighs in on how to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for your child
Now that health officials in the US have issued emergency use authorization for a vaccine for younger children, the next step in vaccinating children…
Continue Reading Moderna warns its COVID-19 vaccine shipments are falling short. Stock plunges
Moderna fell short of profit and sales expectations for the third quarter, and the COVID vaccine maker warned that its full year shipments of the…
Continue Reading One habit could reduce your fears of public speaking, criticism, failure and more
By Kristen Rogers, CNN As a lawyer whose job involves lots of talking and being the center of attention, Jeena Cho’s fear of socializing was…
Continue Reading Vaccine rule for larger employers, federal contractors and certain health care workers to take effect January 4
By Jason Hoffman, CNN The Biden administration announced Thursday that its vaccine rules applying to private businesses with 100 or more employees,…
Continue Reading UK becomes first to authorize Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics’ antiviral molnupiravir to treat mild-to-moderate Covid-19
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said Thursday it had authorized Merck and Ridgeback…
Continue Reading Pediatrician or pharmacy? Expert weighs in on how to get a Covid vaccine appointment for your child
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Now that health officials in the US have issued emergency use authorization for a vaccine for younger children, the next…
Continue Reading HPV vaccine reduced cervical cancer rates by 87% in women, UK study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN The first generation HPV vaccine cut cervical cancer rates among women by 87%, British researchers reported. The study…
Continue Reading HPV vaccine reduced cervical cancer rates by 87% in women, UK study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN The first generation HPV vaccine cut cervical cancer rates among women by 87%, British researchers reported. The study…
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25 natural ways to boost your immune system
Stacker consulted a variety of health resources and information to compile this list of 25 natural ways to boost immune…
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25 virology terms to help you understand outbreaks, from the common cold to COVID-19
Stacker compiled a list of 25 virology terms to help individuals and communities gain a better understanding of the science of outbreaks and…
Continue Reading Parents express relief as children 5-11 begin receiving Covid-19 vaccine
By Jason Hanna, CNN Nine-year-old Parson Harrington had to isolate more than most during this pandemic — and the lung transplant recipient…
Continue Reading CDC updates health warning for aromatherapy spray
By Maggie Fox, CNN Federal agencies updated recalls and warnings to doctors Wednesday about aromatherapy sprays that have been linked to fatal cases…
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SIPH gearing up to vaccinate ages 5 – 11
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) announced they will be ready to begin vaccinating this age group starting next…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,244 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,244 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths…
Continue Reading When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…
Continue Reading Pediatrician or pharmacy? Expert weighs in on how to get a Covid vaccine appointment for your child
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Now that health officials in the US have issued emergency use authorization for a vaccine for younger children, the next…
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Eager parents rush to get kids pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
In the hours after the COVID-19 vaccine was formally approved for use in younger children, social media pages lit up with eager parents seeking…
Continue Reading How to enjoy working out if you hate exercise
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When my junior year of high school ended, I rejoiced. That meant the end of mandatory gym class. Not gifted…
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EIPH now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for ages 5-11
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine for children…
Continue Reading Commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids — an expert weighs in
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle…
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Why these families are jumping at the chance to get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19
When 8-year-old Nate Wittenborn saw a photo of Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, he jumped up and…
Continue Reading Now that your younger child can get a COVID-19 vaccine, here’s how to be fully vaccinated by Christmas and Kwanzaa
Families are getting an early gift this holiday season: the chance to protect their children between the ages of 5 and 11 against COVID-19 through…
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for 5–11 years old in Teton County, Wyo.
Teton County Health Department will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics specially for children 5–11 years old due to the different vaccine storage and…
Continue Reading Now that your younger child can get a Covid-19 vaccine, here’s how to be fully vaccinated by Christmas and Kwanzaa
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Families are getting an early gift this holiday season: the chance to protect their children between the ages of 5 and 11…
Continue Reading Why these families are jumping at the chance to get their kids vaccinated against Covid-19
By Holly Yan and David Williams, CNN When 8-year-old Nate Wittenborn saw a photo of Pfizer’s pediatric Covid-19 vaccine, he jumped up and down.…
Continue Reading Why these families are jumping at the chance to get their kids vaccinated against Covid-19
By Holly Yan and David Williams, CNN When 8-year-old Nate Wittenborn saw a photo of Pfizer’s pediatric Covid-19 vaccine, he jumped up and down.…
Continue Reading Commonly asked questions about the Covid-19 vaccine for younger kids — an expert weighs in
By Faye Chiu, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and CDC Director…
Continue Reading Overall, suicide rates decreased in the US last year — but not for everyone
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Suicides in the United States decreased by 3% from 2019 to 2020, despite risk factors for suicide generally increasing,…
Continue Reading Overall, suicide rates decreased in the US last year — but not for everyone
By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Suicides in the United States decreased by 3% from 2019 to 2020, despite risk factors for suicide generally increasing,…
Continue Reading How does vaccination for kids change Thanksgiving? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN As children ages 5 to 11 years old began receiving the Covid-19 vaccine last week, families across the country have been…
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Idaho colleges, universities to follow Biden vaccine orders
Idaho colleges and universities will abide by President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates even as the state fights the rules by joining a federal…
Continue Reading 5- to 11-year-olds can now get a COVID-19 vaccine in the US
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Tuesday evening she was endorsing a recommendation to vaccinate…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 924 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 924 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine is 73.6% effective, according to new real-world study
By John Bonifield, CNN Data from a real-world study assessing Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine finds it is 73.6% effective, according…
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Idaho’s COVID-19 numbers drop slightly, crisis standards remain
Idaho Division of Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch says the rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and newly confirmed coronavirus cases has…
Continue Reading Tonga goes into lockdown days after reporting its first ever COVID-19 case
The South Pacific island nation of Tonga went into lockdown on Tuesday, following the discovery of the country’s first COVID case since the start of…
Continue Reading CDC advisers to vote on giving COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 5 to 11
Millions of child-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine are being shipped from the company’s facilities to distribution centers across the country…
Continue Reading Pfizer revenue and profits soar on its COVID-19 vaccine business
Pfizer reported that earnings and sales more than doubled in the past quarter, and it raised its outlook for results the full year, thanks greatly to…
Continue Reading US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writers US health officials have given the final OK to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as…
Continue Reading You broke your bad habit. This is how you build something better in its place
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN It took a lot of work, but you finally stopped reaching for the pint of ice cream after a long day or a disagreement with…
Continue Reading CDC advisers to vote on giving Covid-19 vaccine to kids ages 5 to 11
By Jen Christensen, CNN Millions of child-size doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine are being shipped from the company’s facilities to…
Continue Reading 5- to 11-year-olds can now get a Covid-19 vaccine in the US
By Maggie Fox, CNN US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Tuesday evening she was endorsing a…
Continue Reading Fad diets are out. It’s your lifestyle habits that matter
By Sherry Liang, CNN A full belly makes a happy heart, but your heart will be happier if you focus on sustaining long-term habits. Heart-healthy…
Continue Reading Fad diets are out. It’s your lifestyle habits that matter
By Sherry Liang, CNN A full belly makes a happy heart, but your heart will be happier if you focus on sustaining long-term habits. Heart-healthy…
Continue Reading Why the world is still arguing over face masks, 20 months into the pandemic
By Rob Picheta, CNN At the start of the pandemic, much of the Western world followed a similar playbook for tackling Covid-19. Spikes in transmission…
Continue Reading Why the world is still arguing over face masks, 20 months into the pandemic
By Rob Picheta, CNN At the start of the pandemic, much of the Western world followed a similar playbook for tackling Covid-19. Spikes in transmission…
Continue Reading Go-ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 could happen this week
The go-ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 could happen this…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,445 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 37 new deaths
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho officials reported 1,445 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths over the weekend. That brings the total confirmed and…
Continue Reading Kids nearly doubled screen time during the pandemic, but there is something you can do about it
By Megan Marples, CNN Children are racking up hours of screen time since the pandemic began, and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight.…
Continue Reading Kids nearly doubled screen time during the pandemic, but there is something you can do about it
By Megan Marples, CNN Children are racking up hours of screen time since the pandemic began, and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine program for kids ‘will be running at full strength’ week of November 8, White House says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The United States’ Covid-19 vaccination program for children ages 5 to 11 will be “running at full…
Continue Reading At least 89% of vaccinated American adults will qualify for COVID-19 booster shots
If you’re vaccinated against COVID-19 and wondering if you’re eligible for a booster shot, the answer is probably…
Continue Reading Pediatricians say some parents are eager to vaccinate their kids, with others asking questions as child-size doses of COVID-19 vaccine are shipped out
Many pediatricians have already placed their orders for child-sized doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and are anxiously awaiting their…
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Global COVID-19 deaths surpass five million
The number of people who have died from COVID-19 around the world has surpassed five million, according to data held by the Johns Hopkins University…
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Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot reduces severity of disease, study suggests
New research into the effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot suggests getting a third dose significantly reduces the risk of…
Continue Reading Infertility is not a risk with COVID-19 vaccines for kids
It’s among parents’ top worries around kids getting vaccinated against COVID-19: Could the vaccine somehow impair their child’s future…
Continue Reading How to help your kids readjust to social dynamics at school
By Elissa Strauss, CNN During school shutdowns, educators did their best to re-create in-class learning online. But what about the kind of learning…
Continue Reading Infertility is not a risk with Covid-19 vaccines for kids
By Maggie Fox, CNN It’s among parents’ top worries around kids getting vaccinated against Covid-19: Could the vaccine somehow impair…
Continue Reading Biden tested negative for Covid-19 on Sunday
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden tested negative for Covid-19 on Sunday, White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday…
Continue Reading Singer Jon Bon Jovi cancels a concert after testing positive for COVID-19
Singer Jon Bon Jovi tested positive for COVID-19 before a Saturday performance, prompting the cancellation of a Florida…
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know to have a safe Halloween
By Megan Marples, CNN “Trick or treat!” Those words will be echoing in neighborhoods across the country as children go door-to-door in…
Continue Reading Pediatricians say some parents are eager to vaccinate their kids, with others asking questions as child-size doses of Covid-19 vaccine are shipped out
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Many pediatricians have already placed their orders for child-sized doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and…
Continue Reading This country just found its first Covid case. Now it’s preparing for a potential lockdown
By Philip Wang and Helen Regan, CNN The South Pacific island nation of Tonga reported its first case of Covid-19 on Friday, spurring thousands of…
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know to have a safe Halloween
By Megan Marples, CNN “Trick or treat!” Those words will be echoing in neighborhoods across the country as children go door-to-door in…
Continue Reading Why people keep scrolling when they say they are done with Facebook
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The tides are turning against Facebook. But no matter how much they may want to, some people just can’t seem to break…
Continue Reading At least 89% of vaccinated American adults will qualify for Covid-19 booster shots
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If you’re vaccinated against Covid-19 and wondering if you’re eligible for a booster…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization on Friday for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,076 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,076 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths…
Continue Reading Playing college football games didn’t spread coronavirus among athletes, study suggests
By Jen Christensen, CNN With testing and other mitigation measures in place, playing college football games did not contribute to coronavirus spread…
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Wyoming joins 10-state coalition in filing suit to halt vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has joined a ten-state coalition led by Missouri in filing a lawsuit against the Biden Administration for…
Continue Reading Vaccination protects against COVID-19 more strongly than previous infection does, CDC study finds
Vaccination protects people against coronavirus infection much better than previous infection does, a team of researchers led by the US Centers for…
Continue Reading Vaccination protects against Covid-19 more strongly than previous infection does, CDC study finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccination protects people against coronavirus infection much better than previous infection does, a team of researchers led by…
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Local company works on new take-home COVID-19 test
Leavitt’s Women’s Health Care is working on a new way to take a COVID-19 test, from the comfort of your home. They are working on a new study to get…
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D93 to stay in yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will stay in the Moderate Risk phase next…
Continue Reading COVID-19 cases are down 60% from Delta peak. Still, be vigilant heading into winter, CDC director says
Rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have sunk significantly in the US since a wave driven by the highly contagious Delta variant…
Continue Reading If you took every last hand sanitizer, here’s why it pays to be less selfish
By Allison Hope, CNN At dinnertime, you nab the best-looking pork chop for yourself from the family-style platter. When it’s time to watch TV,…
Continue Reading Your sleep can affect how you walk, a new study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you’re sleep deprived — and who isn’t these days? — you’re probably familiar with the impact…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 873 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 873 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
Continue Reading New York Fire Department members protest ahead of Covid-19 vaccine mandate deadline
By Dakin Andone, CNN Members of the New York City Fire Department gathered Thursday to protest the city’s looming Covid-19 vaccine mandate as…
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Victor extends mask order
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich has extended the mask order previously issued in…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are down 60% from Delta peak. Still, be vigilant heading into winter, CDC director says
By Jason Hanna, CNN Rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have sunk significantly in the US since a wave driven by the highly…
Continue Reading When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…
Continue Reading Side effects of COVID-19 shot in children ages 5 to 11 ‘mild,’ investigator says
When a US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech’s…
Continue Reading Most parents don’t plan to vaccinate young children against COVID-19 right away, KFF survey finds
A COVID-19 vaccine could be available for little kids soon, and public health leaders say vaccinating them could help end the pandemic — but only if…
Continue Reading 72% of unvaccinated workers vow to quit if ordered to get vaccinated
A large number of unvaccinated workers say they’ll quit their jobs if their employers follow upcoming federal rules to battle the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Public health groups worry threats to local officials could escalate as US plans vaccine rollout for kids
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Travis McAdam scours local newspapers and extremist social media content, along with receiving personal reports from…
Continue Reading Cheap, generic anti-depressant may reduce severe Covid-19 disease, study finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN A cheap, generically available anti-depressant may reduce the risk of severe Covid-19 disease by close to a third in people at…
Continue Reading Most parents don’t plan to vaccinate young children against Covid-19 right away, KFF survey finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN A Covid-19 vaccine could be available for little kids soon, and public health leaders say vaccinating them could help end the…
Continue Reading Noodle the pug’s ‘Bones or No Bones’ routine decides what kind of day millions of people will have
By Megan Marples, CNN Is it a bones or no bones kind of day? One small pug is influencing how millions of people live their lives with his adorable…
Continue Reading Noodle the pug’s ‘Bones or No Bones’ routine decides what kind of day millions of people will have
By Megan Marples, CNN Is it a bones or no bones kind of day? One small pug is influencing how millions of people live their lives with his adorable…
Continue Reading Side effects of Covid-19 shot in children ages 5 to 11 ‘mild,’ investigator says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN When a US Food and Drug Administration advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the agency grant emergency use…
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Is it OK to go trick-or-treating during the pandemic?
Whether you decide to go trick-or-treating with your family in the pandemic might depend on your situation and comfort…
Continue Reading Cheap, generic anti-depressant may reduce severe Covid-19 disease, study finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN A cheap, generically available anti-depressant may reduce the risk of severe Covid-19 disease by close to a third in people at…
Continue Reading FDA adds boxed warning to breast implants
By Jen Christensen, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it made several changes to breast implant regulations, including…
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Wyoming ban on vaccine rules for customers clears hurdle
The Wyoming Senate has advanced a bill that would prohibit businesses including insurance companies from singling out customers based on whether…
Continue Reading Why Covid-19 vaccines for younger children would come in smaller doses
By Jen Christensen, CNN The Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine just authorized for younger children still requires two shots given on the same…
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