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What we know about new 'Eris' COVID variant - and if you can get vaccinated
Experts say the UK is likely facing a small summer surge, with the recent poor weather probably playing a role
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Polio vaccine: When will children be offered the jab?
Children aged one to 11 will receive jabs after traces of the virus were found in London.
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Monkeypox: Is there a vaccine and what are the symptoms?
The disease, first found in monkeys, can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact, including sexual intercourse, and is caused by the monkeypox virus.
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Vaccine skeptic Eric Clapton postpones shows after testing positive for COVID
The 77-year-old's team writes that they hope he will recover well enough to perform Friday.
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Elton John reveals he has COVID-19, postpones tour
The 74-year-old says it's "a massive disappointment."
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VideoBiden repeats plea for Americans to get vaccinated, boosted against COVID-19
Acknowledging that there are breakthrough cases among vaccinated Americans, President Biden on Thursday once again urged the public to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Biden said that vaccinated Americans who test positive often encounter mild or no symptoms from the virus. However, Biden said unvaccinated individuals are at risk of severe outcomes if they test positive, saying they are 17 times more likely to be hospitalized, adding, “The unvaccinated are dying from COVID-19.”
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VideoWhat you should know about holiday gatherings in the age of Omicron
In the era of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, many people may be questioning the safety of gathering even with those who are technically fully vaccinated against COVID but haven’t received a booster shot. So, to gather or not to gather? Yahoo News Medical Contributor Dr. Lucy McBride provides some guidance into how to navigate the holiday season this year at a time when Omicron is expected to become the dominant strain in the U.S. in the coming weeks.