Health CareFDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11May 17, 2022The Food and Drug Administration expanded authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine to enable kids ages 5 to 11 who were vaccinated at least five months ago to get a third shot.
Health CareThe federal government is offering another round of free COVID testsMay 16, 2022Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
Health CareRural California Hatches Plan for Engineered Mosquitoes to Battle Stealthy PredatorMay 11, 2022Tulare County officials hope the region will soon be a testing ground for a new generation of technology in a centuries-old war: Human vs. Mosquito.
Health CareCalifornia spent millions to boost COVID vaccination rates of Medi-Cal members — but they lag even moreMay 11, 2022Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.
Health Care‘If I get something from you I could die’: Some immunocompromised Cal State students feel left behind as COVID safeguards loosenMay 8, 2022With some campuses dropping mask mandates, immunocompromised students and staff weigh the risks of showing up.
Health CareCoronavirus FAQ: Should I go to that party? What do I do if guests got COVID?May 7, 2022Whether it's a wedding, graduation or meeting, indoor events can spread the virus. Here's a complete guide: what to ponder before going, how to cut risks while there, what to do if cases crop up.
Health CareWhat to know around masks, testing, vaccinations as cases rise again in SacramentoMay 6, 2022 | Janelle SalangaCOVID-19 transmission is on the rise in Sacramento County. Here’s what’s still available — regardless of insurance or citizenship status — around testing, vaccinations and potential work leave.
Health CareCalifornia leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
Health CareHere's what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the landmark decision, it will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
Health CareReport: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. WadeMay 2, 2022A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.
