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.
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 California braces for latest COVID surge By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | May 18, 2022 The test positivity rate hit 5% for the first time in months.
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 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.
Bay Area Alameda County health officials urge COVID-positive residents to seek available treatments By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | May 12, 2022 Available treatments reduce the risk of dying from COVID-19, whether a person is vaccinated or not.
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.
health Should health insurers cover the cost of fertility treatment? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | May 9, 2022 Infertility treatment can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Now Oakland legislators are debating whether to mandate coverage.