The vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older and some pharmacies are offering limited appointments for the shots.
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Biden administration restores the power of states and tribes to review projects to protect waterways
The rule, which takes effect in November, reverses a Trump-era action that limited the ability of states and tribes to review pipelines, dams, and other federally regulated projects within their borders.
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There’s no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates, but Republicans are warning of them anyway
While some individual schools and colleges have implemented temporary mask requirements, federal and state leaders don’t appear to be considering widespread COVID-19 restrictions with the pandemic over.
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Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says
Only the acidity of the oceans, the health of the air and the ozone layer are within the boundaries considered safe, and both ocean and air pollution are heading in the wrong direction, the study said.
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Moderna poised to seek flu shot approval after trial results
In a trial on over 2,400 adults, the reformulated shot produced a stronger immune response against all four strains of the influenza virus than a traditional flu vaccine, the company said.
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New COVID-19 vaccines are on the way. When will they be available and who should get them?
Federal regulators approved the latest COVID-19 vaccine this week, and shots are expected to be available within days.
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CDC panel recommends updated COVID vaccines. Shots could be ready this week
Experts worry that immunity from previous vaccinations and infections is fading in many people, and a new shot would save many lives.
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Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t relieve congestion, FDA experts say
The FDA assembled its outside advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient – pseudoephedrine – were moved behind pharmacy counters.
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York Hospital to close its birthing center this month
The hospital cited both declining birth rates and an ongoing workforce shortage. It’s the 7th birthing center in Maine to close since 2015 and mirrors a national trend.
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U.S. approves updated COVID vaccines to rev up protection this fall
The Food and Drug Administration decision opens the newest shots to most Americans even if they’ve never had a coronavirus vaccination.