U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists said on Wednesday that booster doses of Pfizer's (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine may not be needed, even though the...

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VOA: Students, Beware: That Free Curbside Futon Might Carry Critters

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With college students back on campus this school year, insect extermination company Terminix ranked the most bedbug-infested cities in the United States.

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VOA: US Hospitals Hit with Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the...

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VOA: Fauci: ‘Just Get Vaccinated’

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The top U.S. infectious disease expert told CNN Sunday there could be up to 100,000 new COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. by...

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NPR: COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here’s What You Need To Know

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Health officials are preparing to roll out COVID-19 booster shots in the United States this September. According to a plan announced Aug. 18, all...

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NPR: Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID Vaccine Gets Full Approval From The FDA

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The Food and Drug Administration has formally approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The widely anticipated decision replaces the emergency use authorization granted by...

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NPR: Why A Push For Boosters Could Make The Pandemic Even Worse

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In September, the U.S. will start offering a third COVID-19 shot to all adults vaccinated with Pfizer and Moderna, even though these vaccines still...

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NPR: Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is doubling down on its recommendation that pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine, following new...

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NPR: Being Unvaccinated For COVID Will Cost Students At A Small College An Extra $750

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West Virginia Wesleyan College won't require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when they arrive for classes this month — but the...

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AP: Delta variant challenges China’s costly lockdown strategy

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The delta variant is challenging China’s costly strategy of isolating cities, prompting warnings that Chinese leaders who were confident they could keep...

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Health

VOA: US Donates 9.6 Million Additional COVID Vaccine Doses to Pakistan

NPR: The federal government pledges $100 million to address health care worker shortages

NPR: Get a fan and get vaccinated, the CDC says in its safety tips for the holidays

AP: It’s flu vaccine time, even if you’ve had your COVID shots

REUTERS: J&J says second shot boosts protection for moderate-severe COVID-19 to 94%

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