COVID-19 vaccine

High vaccination rates can help prevent the spread of severe illnesses like measles and polio. But pediatricians say they're encountering more parents hesitant to get their kids immunized.

The grand jury, convened at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis, recommended policy changes including increasing transparency around clinical trials and banning advertisements for pharmaceutical drugs.

Anyone with COVID-19 during the summer has some, but not full, protection against germs spreading in fall and winter. Infectious disease experts recommend what shots to get now.

The federal government is offering four COVID testing kits. Experts say it's a move that highlights expectations of another busy respiratory infection season.

While not perfect, vaccinations are the best bet for avoiding a bad case of flu or COVID-19 this fall and winter. The CDC recommends these vaccinations for ages 6 months and older.

There's a new bulletin from Florida's surgeon general. Vaccine experts and historians interviewed for this article can’t remember another state health leader urging residents to avoid an FDA-approved vaccine.

A memo notes the new mRNA shot doesn't target the current dominant variant. A USF epidemiologist says it will still be effective but suggests first deciding whether you need the booster.

Although public health officials recommend the newly approved COVID vaccine for everyone age 6 months and older, it may make more sense to wait until closer to the holiday season.

Health experts say the public's relationship with the virus has changed. And that’s leaving them concerned.

Advisers ultimately said sticking with JN.1 rather than its offshoots promises to offer a better chance at cross-protection. The FDA will decide the final recipe soon.