By Dr. Mahir Qureshi and Liz Neporent, October 11, 2024 People who were diagnosed with severe COVID-19 infections from the first wave of the pandemic could face double the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study has found. …
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month
By ABC News, September 22, 2024 WASHINGTON — Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. U.S. households will be able to order as many as four nasal swab tests at COVIDTests.gov when …
What to know about the updated COVID vaccines coming this fall
By Mary Kekatos, July 26, 2024 As summer begins to wind down and many children and teenagers across the U.S. get ready to head back to school next month, it also means updated COVID-19 vaccines are around the corner. Last …
Moderna’s combo COVID and flu shot offers strong immunity in older adults during late stage trial
By Youri Benadjaoud, June 10, 2024 Moderna’s combo flu and COVID vaccine provided a strong immune response in older adults, with levels comparable to getting the flu and COVID shots separately, according to the company’s results from a late-stage clinical trial. There …
KP.2 is now the dominant COVID variant. Experts say US may see a summer increase in cases
By Mary Kekatos, ABC News, May 13, 2024 For the last few months, JN.1 has been the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States, making up the majority of cases. A new variant, however, has taken over and may lead …