Why Do Some People Get Side Effects After COVID Vaccines?
The immune system has two main arms, and the first kicks in as soon as the body detects a foreign intruder. White blood cells swarm to the site, prompting inflammation that's responsible for chills, soreness, fatigue and other side effects.
Do I Need to Get Tested for COVID-19 if I'm Vaccinated?
The latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you don't need to be tested or to quarantine if you're fully vaccinated, even if you've been exposed to someone who was sick — but there is an exception.
Little-Known Illnesses Turning Up in COVID Long-Haulers
One doctor says "waves and waves" of "long-haul" covid patients remain sick long after retesting negative for the virus. A significant percentage are suffering from syndromes that few doctors understand or treat.
Production of Another COVID-19 Vaccine to Begin in Weeks
Production of another potential vaccine against COVID-19 will begin within weeks, its developers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday as they launched a large trial enrolling 35,000 adult volunteers in the United States, Asia, Africa and Latin America
Explainer: How Vaccine Passports for Global Travel Will Work
Keen to avoid losing another summer of holiday revenue to the coronavirus pandemic, the European Union, some Asian governments and the airline industry are scrambling to develop so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports to help kickstart international travel.
Detecting Rare Blood Clots Was a Win, But US Vaccine Safety System Still Has Gaps
Experts worry that blind spots in the power of a federal warning system for vaccine safety issues, could hamper detection of other unexpected side effects.
You Don't Have to Suffer to Benefit From Covid Vaccination — But Some Prefer It
While the symptoms show your immune system is responding to the vaccine in a way that will protect against disease, evidence from clinical trials showed that people with few or no symptoms were also protected. Don't feel bad if you don't feel bad.
How Long Does Protection From COVID Vaccines Last?
"We only have information for as long as the vaccines have been studied," said Deborah Fuller, a vaccine researcher at the University of Washington.
Doctors More Likely to Prescribe Opioids to Covid 'Long Haulers,' Raising Addiction Fears
A new study in Nature found alarmingly high rates of opioid use among covid survivors with lingering symptoms at Veterans Health Administration facilities.
Time to Say Goodbye to Some Insurers' Waivers for Covid Treatment Fees
Just as other industries are rolling back some consumer-friendly changes made early in the pandemic — think empty middle seats on airplanes — so, too, are health insurers.
Doctors Scramble to Understand Long COVID, but Causes and Prognosis Are Elusive
For people suffering with lingering, debilitating symptoms months after a bout with COVID, pinning down a definition for long covid may seem pointless. They just want relief.
I've Recovered From COVID, Why Do I Still Have to Mask Up?
The need for masks continues to be a contentious issue. As the federal government doubles down on their importance, some states have thrown caution — and face coverings — to the wind.
I Got the J&J COVID Vaccine. Now What?
Don't panic. U.S. health officials on Tuesday recommended pausing vaccinations with J&J's shot as they look into reports of six clots out of nearly 7 million doses given in the country.
Tweaked COVID Vaccines in Testing Aim to Fend Off Variants
Dozens of Americans are rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine -- this time, shots tweaked to guard against a worrisome mutated version of the virus.
US Recommends 'Pause' For J&J Vaccine Over Clot Reports
The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
They Tested Negative, But Still Have Long COVID Symptoms
people who didn't test positive for COVID face difficulty getting treatment and disability benefits. And, sometimes as aggravating, many find that family, friends or even doctors have doubts they contracted COVID at all.
What COVID Means for the Athlete's Heart
for the athletes participating in professional, collegiate, high school or even recreational sports, significant unanswered questions remain about the aftereffects of a covid infection.
Official: Biden Moving Vaccine Eligibility Date to April 19
The new deadline of April 19 is about two weeks earlier than Biden's original May 1 deadline.
US Allows 2 More Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Home Tests
U.S. health officials have authorized two more over-the-counter COVID-19 tests that can be used at home to get rapid results.
Prepare for COVID Medical Bills This Year
Testing and vaccination for the coronavirus is free thanks to laws passed last year. Treatment isn't, however, and may be about to get more expensive.