Rare but dangerous blood clotting associated with that vaccine as well as AstraZeneca’s had a genetic cause, according to a new paper.

In summer 2025, the SARS-CoV-2 JN.1 sublineage became dominant with more resistant variants, such as XFG, LP.8.1, and NB.1.8.1. COVID-19 mRNA boosters were therefore updated for the 2025–2026 season ...

You can’t blame this one on the stork. After a brief baby bump early in the COVID-19 pandemic, birth rates in the US and other wealthy countries dropped as the public health emergency eased. That ...

Eligible patients who are due for a COVID-19 vaccine may receive a call reminding them of the importance of getting protected and to schedule an appointment. DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and the ...

Most COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is rooted in concerns that can be addressed and effectively reduced over time, according to a new study following more than 1.1 million people in England between ...

A Moderna spokesperson said the company is aware of the lawsuit and will defend itself. Spokespeople for Pfizer, BioNTech and Johnson & Johnson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

A new study published in Science Translational Medicine has demonstrated a new mechanism by which mRNA COVID vaccines can cause heart inflammation, or myocarditis, in young men. While rare, ...

The risk of a child dying from a COVID-19 vaccine is far lower than dying in a car accident. COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing hospitalizations, urgent care visits and long COVID in ...

Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

One of the most widely known risks linked to the COVID-19 vaccine is myocarditis, especially in young males — and now a new Stanford study has shed some light on why this rare effect can occur.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A real-world study examined the effectiveness of the 2024-2025 vaccines among children U.S. The vaccines were 76 ...

As regulatory uncertainty around COVID vaccines continues to swirl, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showcases the benefits of the immunizations among children.