health Suspected monkeypox case in California: What you should know By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 24, 2022 Health officials are working to confirm California’s first suspected case of monkeypox. Experts say it is not the next COVID-19.
COVID-19 Pfizer says 3 COVID vaccine doses are safe, effective for kids under 5 in latest trial By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | May 24, 2022 The FDA may conduct a formal review of the vaccine for young children by mid-June.
California The new MADD movement: Parents rise up against drug deaths By Rachel Scheier | Kaiser Health News | May 23, 2022 People who have lost children to pills laced with fentanyl are demanding stricter penalties from lawmakers and social media protections from Silicon Valley.
Bay Area Need Paxlovid or Molnupiravir? California wants to help By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | May 20, 2022 'Test and treat' sites for COVID-positive patients aim to improve health care access for all.
COVID-19 ‘That’s just part of aging’: Long COVID symptoms often overlooked in seniors By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | May 18, 2022 Research suggests seniors are more likely to develop the poorly understood condition than younger or middle-aged adults.
Bay Area City Council resolution declares Oakland a sanctuary city for abortion By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | May 17, 2022 The legislation comes in response to the potential ouster of Roe v. Wade, which was decided in 1973 and made abortion legal in the U.S.
Bay Area FDA approves COVID test that also detects flu, RSV By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | May 17, 2022 The agency issued its approval Monday of the non-prescription at-home test.
Bay Area COVID boosters for children ages 5-11 approved by FDA By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | May 17, 2022 With the approval, all vaccine-eligible age groups are now also eligible for at least one booster vaccine dose.
California Bay Area legislator’s bill would make California a safe haven for transgender children and their families By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News Foundation | May 9, 2022 SB 107 would prohibit other states from subpoenaing medical records to punish families seeking gender affirmative care.
Bay Area Dozens of Bay Area drinking water systems failing to meet safety, affordability standards By Kiley Russell | Bay City News Foundation | May 9, 2022 The challenges facing many of the state’s drinking water delivery systems have been exacerbated by the drought.