Here’s everything parents should know about the monkeypox virus and what to do if their child gets infected.
Author: Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY
This week in COVID: Biden still positive; disparities in booster uptake; new research on rebound cases
Biden continued to test positive for COVID Friday. Although his symptoms are almost completely resolved, his physician said he’ll remain in isolation.
US stuck in a ‘horrible plateau’ of COVID-19 deaths, experts say. Here’s why.
In July, more than 12,500 Americans died of COVID-19, at an average pace of about 400 deaths per day, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
Women report losing access to crucial arthritis medication, methotrexate, due to state abortion bans
Women of childbearing age report losing access to the arthritis medication methotrexate in states with abortion bans after the Supreme Court ruling.
COVID cases on the rise: What to know about the current state of the COVID pandemic
The U.S. is reporting another rise in COVID-19 cases, but experts say there may be more transmission out there as tests go underreported.
Most pharmacies in the US can’t give your infant or toddler a COVID shot. Here’s why.
The PREP Act allows pharmacists to give shots to kids 3 and over, but that means many babies won’t be able to get vaccinated at their local pharmacy.
What to know about birth control as Americans await Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade
Some experts worry abortion bans could trickle down to restrict the use of emergency contraception and birth control if Roe is overturned.
White House says it’s cutting back funding for COVID tests. Why experts say Americans may pay the price this fall
The White House said it will divert $10 billion in COVID relief from testing and other efforts to maintain stockpiles of vaccines and treatments.
The ‘mortality gap’ between Republican and Democratic counties is widening, study says. Here’s why.
Democratic counties saw greater reductions in deaths from chronic lower respiratory tract diseases, diabetes, influenza, pneumonia and kidney disease.
Why can’t some infants breastfeed during the formula shortage? What health experts want you to know
Behind the baby formula shortage are several issues, including supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the shutdown of Abbott Nutrition.