Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
Bay Area woman battling cancer survives bear attack while visiting Tahoe
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
An East Bay woman survived being mauled by a bear in North Lake Tahoe over the weekend. She said she wanted to share her story as a warning to others.
Some Prescott Valley area residents say ambulance response times are too long – if one shows up at all
Some living in the Prescott Valley area say they have had to wait up to 30 minutes for an ambulance to respond. At times, they say there are no ambulance services available.
Some living in the Prescott Valley area say they have had to wait up to 30 minutes for an ambulance to respond. At times, they say there are no ambulance services available.
Arizona Supreme Court upholds ruling blocking school mask bans
Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have upheld a judgment from a lower court that found a mask mandate ban passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature as unconstitutional, due to the way it was passed.
Justices on the Arizona State Supreme Court have upheld a judgment from a lower court that found a mask mandate ban passed by the GOP-controlled state legislature as unconstitutional, due to the way it was passed.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
NIH to study ‘long COVID-19’ in pregnant women
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
Scottsdale farm offering program to help first responders heal from PTSD
First responders and veterans now have a chance to take part in some horse therapy to help heal their PTSD, thanks to a farm in Scottsdale.
First responders and veterans now have a chance to take part in some horse therapy to help heal their PTSD, thanks to a farm in Scottsdale.
Banner, Honor hospitals reporting high employee COVID-19 vaccine compliance
While there have been protests over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, two major Arizona hospitals, Banner and Honor, are reporting high compliance among their employees.
While there have been protests over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, two major Arizona hospitals, Banner and Honor, are reporting high compliance among their employees.
Trial starts over quality of health care in Arizona prisons
Lawyers for prisoners say health care operations are understaffed and poorly supervised, routinely deny access to some necessary medications, fail to provide adequate pain management for end-stage cancer patients and don’t meet the minimum standards for mental health care.
Lawyers for prisoners say health care operations are understaffed and poorly supervised, routinely deny access to some necessary medications, fail to provide adequate pain management for end-stage cancer patients and don’t meet the minimum standards for mental health care.
FDA issues warning after spike in eye injuries from alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Aaron T. Beck, known as the father of cognitive therapy, dies at 100
A groundbreaking psychotherapist known as the father of cognitive therapy has died at age 100.
A groundbreaking psychotherapist known as the father of cognitive therapy has died at age 100.
54 West Nile deaths reported this year in Maricopa County
Health officials say 54 deaths caused by the West Nile virus have been reported so far this year in Maricopa County. Last year, only one death was reported. People should remove standing water from around their home, wear long sleeves, and apply mosquito repellent, especially if outdoors around dawk or dusk.
Health officials say 54 deaths caused by the West Nile virus have been reported so far this year in Maricopa County. Last year, only one death was reported. People should remove standing water from around their home, wear long sleeves, and apply mosquito repellent, especially if outdoors around dawk or dusk.
SpaceX launch delayed due to astronaut ‘minor medical issue’
A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX’s upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday.
A medical issue has sidelined one of four astronauts assigned to SpaceX’s upcoming flight to the International Space Station and delayed the launch, officials said Monday.
Millions set aside to help Arizona homeowners affected by COVID-19 to pay mortgages
If you're an Arizona homeowner who's struggling to pay the mortgage due to COVID-19 hardships, you'll find some relief in the housing department's newly allocated $197 million fund to help people just like you.
If you're an Arizona homeowner who's struggling to pay the mortgage due to COVID-19 hardships, you'll find some relief in the housing department's newly allocated $197 million fund to help people just like you.
Valleywise Health opens new health center to care for kids, women and refugees
A new Valleywise Health location opened up on 75th Avenue and Thomas Road to care for kids, women and refugees. "People are empowered to seek care ..."
A new Valleywise Health location opened up on 75th Avenue and Thomas Road to care for kids, women and refugees. "People are empowered to seek care ..."
Community remembers late Phoenix artist who taught hundreds how to paint online during pandemic
Luisa Leon taught hundreds how to paint online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, the virus took her life in August.
Luisa Leon taught hundreds how to paint online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, the virus took her life in August.
Indonesia becomes 1st country to greenlight Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
‘Vax’ earns 2021 word of the year from Oxford English Dictionary
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.
UArizona engineers work to develop health device unlike any other
A new health device was created by engineers at the University of Arizona and it could mean huge improvements in the treatment of diseases, testing of new drugs and the ability to track personal health.
A new health device was created by engineers at the University of Arizona and it could mean huge improvements in the treatment of diseases, testing of new drugs and the ability to track personal health.
U.S. military weighs penalties for service members who refuse COVID vaccine
As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. It could be a career-ending decision, or could trigger transfers, travel restrictions and requirements to repay bonuses.
As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. It could be a career-ending decision, or could trigger transfers, travel restrictions and requirements to repay bonuses.