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With The Delta Variant Spreading Fast, Is It Time To Mask Up Again?
Saturday, July 17, 2021
The highly contagious delta variant is causing a surge in new cases. Here's what you need to know about how to keep yourself and your family safe.
12 Holdout States Haven't Expanded Medicaid, Leaving 2 Million People In Limbo
Thursday, July 01, 2021
They don't qualify for Medicaid in their states, but earn too little to be eligible for subsidized ACA health plans. It's a gap in health care coverage, and some politicians are trying to fix it.
Summer Colds Are Back — Here's How To Keep From Getting Sick
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Bad news for parents of young kids: summer colds are back. Things like strategic mask wearing during story time or homework with a sick child can help prevent you from catching and spreading the cold.
5 Ways To Stop Summer Colds From Making The Rounds In Your Family
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Run-of-the-mill runny noses and coughs are back, after a break during the pandemic's height, when so many of us were circulating less and wearing masks. Here's how to keep household viruses at bay.
COVID Precautions Can Help Kids During Cold Season
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Many tools and strategies learned in the fight against COVID-19 can also work to stop the spread of routine respiratory viruses kids routinely pick up and pass around.
Why Contact Tracing Couldn't Keep Up With The U.S. COVID Outbreak
Thursday, June 03, 2021
Despite a massive hiring push last year, health agencies around the U.S. failed to contain the pandemic through contact tracing. Health leaders reflect on lessons learned and what's next.
How Contact Tracing Has Changed Since COVID-19
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Contact tracing transformed in 2020 from a routine part of public health work to a massive effort to contain COVID-19. Experts from the CDC and public health departments reflect on lessons learned.
Confused By CDC's Latest Mask Guidance? Here's What We've Learned
Friday, May 14, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shifted its stance this week on the need to wear masks if you're vaccinated. What's that mean for kids? For travel? For work? Experts weigh in.
Poll Finds Public Health Has A Trust Problem
Thursday, May 13, 2021
A new Harvard poll shows that only half of Americans trust the CDC — other health agencies were rated even lower. During a pandemic, trust is critical to the success of a public health response.
U.S. Will Protect Gay And Transgender People Against Discrimination In Health Care
Monday, May 10, 2021
The announcement, which effectively reverses a Trump-era rule, springs from last summer's landmark Supreme Court decision banning employment discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Need A COVID-19 Vaccine? Biden Admin Launches GETVAX Textline And Other Search Tools
Friday, April 30, 2021
The Biden administration announced a website and text line to help people find COVID-19 vaccines near where they live. It's a new and improved version of VaccineFinder, which launched in February.
Biden Administration Is Making Health Insurance Cheaper, Easier To Entice Enrollees
Friday, April 23, 2021
During a special pandemic enrollment period, the Biden administration is trying to make getting health insurance irresistible by making it easier to sign up and making plans more affordable.
Health Panel's Emergency Meeting Considers Status Of J&J Vaccine
Friday, April 23, 2021
An advisory group for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meets Friday to weigh lifting the pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Health Insurance For $10 Or Less A Month? You May Qualify For New Discounts
Thursday, April 22, 2021
From now until August, you can sign up for or change coverage through the federal and state health insurance marketplaces. Many people are eligible for better or less expensive plans — or both.
FDA Authorizes 2 Rapid, At-Home Coronavirus Tests
Thursday, April 01, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration says Abbott's BinaxNOW test and Quidel's QuickVue can be sold without a prescription.
Biden Defends His Response To Migrants At The Border And COVID-19 In Press Conference
Thursday, March 25, 2021
President Biden gave his first formal press conference, defending his response to the influx of migrants at the border and COVID-19 among a range of other pressing issues.
Groceries And Rent Money: Why Support For COVID Isolation Is More Important Than Ever
Friday, March 19, 2021
If we want life to get back to normal in the U.S., public health experts say we can't just rely on COVID-19 vaccines. Other tools like contact tracing and care coordination are crucial too.
Lawsuit Argues 'Ticking Time Bomb' Could Invalidate Thousands Of Health Rules
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
In its final days, the Trump administration created a rule that could eliminate thousands of regulations created by the Department of Health and Human Services. A lawsuit is challenging the rule.
With 3 COVID-19 Vaccines Available, Is 1 Better Than The Other?
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
With a third COVID-19 vaccine authorized, some worry that there will be a two-tier vaccine rollout — with the apparently most effective going to the powerful, rich and well-connected.
CDC Launches Web Tool To Help Americans Find COVID-19 Vaccines
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The process of trying to get vaccinated can be confusing. A new platform from the federal government and private sector partners makes it easier to find a provider where you live.