A Gastonia pharmacist said request for COVID vaccinations have now increased after Governor Josh Stein required insurance coverage in the state. ALSO READ: Gov. Stein issues standing orders to boost ...

The FDA approved 2025-2026 COVID vaccines from Pfizer (Comirnaty), Moderna (Spikevax, mNexspike), and Novavax (Nuvaxovid), the companies announced on Wednesday. But the agency removed one of the ...

A painful sore throat, often referred to as "razor blade throat", is just one of the symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant. This variant is currently being monitored by the World Health Organization.

The Food and Drug Administration said late Thursday it would like drugmakers to update the Covid vaccines to target the LP.8.1 strain, fueling concerns that the shots may be limited to only the most ...

Recent research provides new evidence regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy. The study, presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting, ...

It's officially the season of text prompts and phone call reminders to get your seasonal vaccines. Cases of flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other common respiratory illnesses tend to spike as temperatures go ...

The FDA approved updated fall COVID vaccines this week with significant new restrictions; however, those criteria won't be the only barrier to access, since pharmacists' ability to vaccinate in some ...

The Nimbus variant, or NB.1.8.1, is a strain of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. Alongside the usual symptoms of COVID-19, it can cause a razor blade sensation in the throat and gastrointestinal ...

Will you get a COVID-19 vaccine? That has become a complicated question for many people. The answer may depend on your age, insurance coverage, health and finding a health care professional who will ...