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RFK Jr.’s made promises about vaccines. Here’s what he’s done as health secretary
During his Senate confirmation hearings, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested he wouldn’t undermine vaccines. “I ...
As new variant spreads, what's the latest COVID-19 vaccine guidance? It's complicated.
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 right now, Subhash Verma, microbiology and immunology professor at the ...
What is myocarditis? What to know about heart risk warning related to COVID-19 vaccines
The FDA has updated labels on the top two COVID-19 vaccines to warn of a rare heart side effect, mostly seen in young men. Here's what to know.
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Vaccine coverage for young children is on the rise in New York City, but gaps persist
A new dashboard from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers a detailed view of vaccine coverage across the city.