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Health NewsCOVID-19 Update: 2/22/22
US COVID-19 case count reaches 78,269,789
Health NewsMonoclonal Antibody for Omicron Approved
FDA issues EUA for monoclonal antibody that is effective against Omicron
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Health NewsDo We Need an Omicron-Specific Vaccine?
Omicron tore through the world, but an Omicron-specific shot may not be necessary
Health NewsFDA Delays Decision on COVID Vaccine for Young Kids
Citing new data, FDA delays decision on early childhood COVID vaccination
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Health NewsReport: Many Still Haven't Been Boosted
Around 40 percent of eligible Americans have received a COVID booster shot
Health NewsNew Generic for Dry Eye Rx
FDA approves first generic of Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion)
Health NewsNew Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
Omicron BA.2 subvariant may be more contagious than first Omicron variant
Health NewsMedicare to Cover New Alzheimer's Rx
Medicare says it will cover new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm (aducanumab)
Health NewsFlu Vaccine Prevents Severe Illness in Kids
Even when the viruses and vaccines are different, flu vaccine may still provide protection
Health NewsCOVID Vaccine for Young Kids May Be Coming Soon
Pfizer reportedly planning to ask for vaccine authorization for kids under 5
Health NewsFDA Changes Monoclonal Antibody Approval
FDA limits use of monoclonal antibodies for Omicron infections
Health NewsCOVID Study: Omicron Less Deadly Than Delta
New study finds that Omicron variant is less likely to cause death or hospitalization
Health NewsFree Home COVID Tests Begin Shipping to US Homes
Free at-home COVID-19 tests now available for all US households
Health NewsFree N95 Masks Coming to Local Pharmacies
Federal government sends free N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers
Health NewsCOVID Vaccines and Women's Health
COVID-19 vaccine tied to small, temporary increase in menstrual cycle length
Health NewsCDC Updates Mask Guidance
Health officials make changes to mask guidance for COVID-19 prevention
Health NewsCancer Death Rate Drops Again
Deaths from cancer in the United States continue to drop
Health NewsCDC Warns About Rabies Linked to Bats
Three rabies deaths in five weeks linked to bats in the United States
Health NewsA New Treatment for Hay Fever
FDA approves prescription nasal spray Ryaltris to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis
Health NewsTest-to-Stay Options During the Pandemic
CDC officials weigh in on test-to-stay options for keeping kids in school during the pandemic
Health NewsNew Carcinogens Named
Health officials add eight substances to list of known carcinogens
Health NewsHow to Prevent Birth Defects
National Birth Defects Prevention Month 2022 promotes awareness
Health NewsFDA Takes Action to Expand COVID Vaccine Use
FDA expands use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine with various actions
Health NewsCOVID-19 Update: 1/10/22
US COVID-19 case count reaches 59,521,277