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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine More Than 90% Effective In Kids

Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. considers…

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The COVID-19 Pandemic Could Continue Well Into 2022. Here’s Why.

We might be ready for the pandemic to be over, but it looks set to be with us for a long while yet. The World Health Organization has said that…

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CDC Director Gives Green Light To Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Boosters

Millions of Americans can sign up to get a Moderna or Johnson & Johnson booster shot starting Friday, a dramatic expansion of the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign, the head of…

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5-Hour Bus Tour Of Hong Kong Caters To Sleep-Deprived

Travel-starved, sleep-deprived residents might find a new Hong Kong bus tour to be a snooze. The 47-mile, five-hour ride on a double-decker bus around the territory is meant to appeal…

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College Profs Asked To Help Out In Dining Hall Amid Staffing Shortage

A sign outside a dining hall at Michigan State University on Sept. 30, 2021. Dining halls at the school have been affected by a lack of workers. The school is…

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Groundbreaking New Test Brings Pig-To-Human Kidney Transplants A Step Closer

Scientists temporarily attached a pig’s kidney to a human body and watched it begin to work, a small step in the decades-long quest to one day use animal organs for…

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Rachel Levine Sworn In As Nation’s First Transgender 4-Star Officer

Dr. Rachel Levine, the highest-ranking openly transgender official in the United States, was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Health and a four-star admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service…

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Performing On ‘American Idol’ Was Hard. What Was Happening Behind The Scenes Was Harder.

Lennon and the author moments after receiving a Golden Ticket in her “American Idol” audition. Photo Courtesy of Althea Grace It’s Round 2 of Hollywood Week on “American Idol.” We’re…

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Should I Get An Antibody Test To See If My COVID Vaccine Is Still Working?

Yulia Reznikov via Getty Images There are certain things antibody tests can (and cannot) tell us about our immunity to COVID-19. In light of recent news that antibody levels may…

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Fox Anchor Neil Cavuto Urges Vaccinations After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto has COVID-19 and is urging people to get vaccinated. “Had I not been vaccinated, and with all my medical issues, this would be a far…