A few weeks ago, my friend called our local pharmacy to ask about getting a Covid-19 booster before an upcoming trip. Sorry, she was told, only people 65 and older or ...

New federal guidelines may have you confused about who is eligible for a COVID shot, how to get one, and if you’ll need to pay. Here are answers to some common questions. For the 2025–2026 season, the ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines for anyone age 65 and older and any person 6 months and older who has at least one underlying health condition that increases ...

It's officially the season of text prompts and phone call reminders to get your seasonal vaccines. Cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other common respiratory illnesses tend to spike as temperatures go ...

Crisp weather is popping up across the United States, signalling the start of fall, a new school year and, of course, respiratory virus season. But five years after the emergence of the COVID-19 ...

As respiratory virus season approaches, you may be wondering if you should get the new COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself. However, it may be more difficult for some people to find the shot this ...

Who is eligible for a COVID vaccine? While early FDA guidelines restricted COVID vaccinations to older adults or those with preexisting conditions, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ...

For the 20252026 season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that anyone can get a COVID-19 vaccine after a conversation with a healthcare provider. This is a change from its previous ...

WLRN has partnered with PolitiFact to fact-check Florida politicians. The Pulitzer Prize-winning team seeks to present the true facts, unaffected by agenda or biases. Winter is approaching. U.S. COVID ...