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The new COVID boosters are coming: Here’s what you need to know
By: Maria Godoy | Rob Stein | Jane Greenhalgh | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — If it feels like everyone you know has COVID, you’re not alone. Cases are on the rise, and so are hospitalizations and deaths. So the federal government’s… Read More
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An FDA committee votes to roll out a new COVID vaccination strategy
By: Scott Hensley | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — A committee of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on a proposal to simplify the nation’s strategy for vaccinating people against COVID-19. The recommendation… Read More
![A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic at the Keystone First Wellness Center in Chester, Pa.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ap22175701180010_custom-02fbc59ed7947212df826cd5af0080b578bfffe5-scaled-e1657903109176-900x422.jpg)
The omicron subvariant dominating U.S. COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant
By: Ayana Archie | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The BA.5 omicron subvariant, which is now the most prevalent coronavirus strain in the United States, is four times more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines, according to… Read More
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The number of Americans who say they won’t get a COVID shot hasn’t budged in a year
By: John Burnett | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — West Hansen pilots his muddy Subaru through the industrial landscape of Southeast Texas where he grew up — past Bible churches, donut shops and the silver… Read More
![A woman receives a booster shot at a pop-up vaccination clinic in Las Vegas on Dec. 21.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/gettyimages-1360265793_slide-f3e63a2c831bcf3932c5d9c0467ea7c34339ad5f-scaled-e1641323606655-900x422.jpg)
Evidence grows that vaccines lower the risk of getting long COVID
By: Will Stone | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The chance of even a mild case of COVID-19 turning into a long-term, debilitating medical condition is one of the greatest fears of Americans trying to… Read More
![A resident receives a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a health center in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Jan. 13. This week, Indonesia started a program to give booster shots to the elderly and people at risk of severe disease.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/boosters-2-getty-1237690246-5b2239e4a51d44d3c6698e173218cd80857d7ef0-e1642718456253-900x422.jpg)
Booster longevity: Data reveals how long a third shot protects
By: Michaeleen Doucleff | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — We’ve known for about a month now that a third shot of the vaccine is critical for protecting against infection with the omicron variant — and… Read More
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COVID testing FAQ: When to test, what kind of test to use and what your results mean
By: Melody Schreiber | NPR
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Each week, NPR answers frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you’d like us to consider for a future post, email us at… Read More
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High court to hold special session on vaccine requirements
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for… Read More
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The Statehouse News Bureau reviews how Ohio dealt with the second year of the COVID pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic brought hope to many Ohioans as a vaccine became available, though many others refused to take it…. Read More
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New Vaccination Scholarships Incentives Announced By Ohio Gov. DeWine
By: Anna Huntsman | WCPN
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Updated: 3:46 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCPN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new round of vaccination incentive programs Thursday, although it is not clear if… Read More
![In this image provided by the West Virginia Governor's Office, Timothy Jackson, the latest million-dollar winner in West Virginia’s vaccination sweepstakes, poses with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AP21196520661069-e1627576227174-900x422.jpg)
W. Va. Governor Announces 50 New Winners In Vaccination Sweepstakes
By: Associated Press
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LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has surprised the most recent winner of the state’s vaccination sweepstakes. Wanda Coleman of Ronceverte got together Wednesday with former coworkers… Read More
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Top Doctors Issue A Dire Warning For Unvaccinated Ohioans
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After falling to levels not seen in over a year, COVID-19 cases in Ohio have more than doubled in the past couple of weeks due… Read More
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Fauci Says He Expects Vaccines For Younger Children By End Of Year Or Early 2022
By: Merrit Kennedy | NPR
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“If I had grandchildren, I would certainly recommend they get vaccinated,” President Biden’s chief medical adviser said. COVID vaccines for younger children are being tested in clinical trials now.