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3 Chicago officers who died battling COVID-19 receive line-of-duty death designations nearly a year later
City officials would not discuss why the line-of-duty designations for the three officers took months to resolve.
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Pfizer COVID booster spurs immune response to new omicron subtypes
Pfizer said Friday that its updated COVID-19 booster may offer some protection against newly emerging omicron mutants even though it’s not an exact match.
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Routine childhood vaccinations in Illinois dropped during the pandemic, worrying pediatricians
In Illinois, routine childhood vaccinations against diseases such as measles, polio and whooping cough slipped during the pandemic.
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Vaccinating pregnant women protects their newborns from RSV, new study suggests
The preliminary results buoy hope that after decades of failure and frustration, vaccines against RSV may finally be getting close.
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Pfizer rides Paxlovid sales to better-than-expected quarter
Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment helped the pharmaceutical giant balance tumbling international sales for its coronavirus vaccine and top third-quarter expectations.
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Flu vaccine may reduce risk of stroke, study suggests
Getting a flu shot may offer an added benefit.
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Oral COVID-19 vaccine rolling out in China
The Chinese city of Shanghai started administering an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday in what appears to be a world first.
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It’s been a month since new COVID-19 boosters arrived. About 10.5% of eligible Illinois residents have gotten them.
Illinois residents have been slow to take advantage of the updated COVID boosters.
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COVID boosters for kids as young as 5 cleared by FDA
There’s one more step before parents can bring their kids in for the new shot: The CDC, which recommends how vaccines are used, must sign off.
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FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
The U.S. is seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave.
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If you misled others about your COVID status, getting vaccinated or prevention measures, you’re not alone. 4 in 10 Americans did so too, study suggests.
Researchers noted that many of these misrepresentations “may have put others at risk of COVID-19.”
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As COVID-19 stabilizes, Chicago’s top doc warns of flu season
Health officials are recommending that people get the flu vaccine as they prepare for what they said could be the worst flu season in the last two years.
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‘Do I have to get a flu shot?’ Your flu questions answered
The flu is poised for a comeback this year after two seasons in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Seniors urged to get extra-strength flu shot this fall
Doctors have a message for vaccine-weary Americans: Don’t skip your flu shot this fall — and seniors, ask for a special extra-strength kind.
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Chicago and suburbs reach low risk level for COVID-19 as new cases, hospitalizations decline
Chicago is now averaging one COVID-19-related per day.
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Updated COVID-19 boosters roll out at Illinois pharmacies, city-run clinics
Chicago leaders are urging residents now eligible for new, updated COVID-19 boosters to grab them to help prevent another surge of the illness.
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New COVID-19 boosters available in Chicago starting this week: What you need to know
The new boosters target the coronavirus subvariants that currently most dominant.
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Watch live: Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Dr. Allison Arwady discuss COVID-19 vaccines in Chicago
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady will provide an update Tuesday regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
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CPS dropped mask mandate without good-faith bargaining with Chicago Teachers Union: judge
"The damage of the mayor and CPS’ bad faith and illegal behavior cannot be undone,” CTU said of their "cold comfort" victory.
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Arwady tests positive for COVID-19; Chicago’s top doctor has been public face of pandemic fight locally
Secretary of State Jesse White also tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on Aug. 24, 2022, according to a statement from his office.