Does the COVID vaccine protect against BA.5 variant? A doctor answers
The new BA.5 is one of the "worst" subvariants circulating the country, infecting even those who have immunity from previous infections and vaccines.
Jul 15, 2022
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The new BA.5 is one of the "worst" subvariants circulating the country, infecting even those who have immunity from previous infections and vaccines.
Jul 15, 2022
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You've got a sore throat and feel like you might be coming down with something. A year ago, you would likely have taken a rapid test from your stash, and tested for COVID. But what about now? In many countries you are no ...
Jul 14, 2022
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It's an old line: "Everyone complains about the weather but no one is doing anything about it."
Jun 28, 2022
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Colorful flowers and delicate blossoms on trees are not the only sign that spring has truly arrived. For many, allergies are a sign the seasons have changed. Up to one in four Canadians suffer from allergic rhinitis and its ...
Jun 6, 2022
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Don't be alarmed if you are experiencing seasonal allergies for the first time. While hay fever—also known as allergic rhinitis—often begins in childhood, more adults are being diagnosed, according to the Centers for ...
May 6, 2022
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As health experts around the world try to understand why nearly 200 children in 12 countries have fallen seriously ill with severe hepatitis, doctors in Alabama are investigating nine such cases in that state.
Apr 27, 2022
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A study of all fully vaccinated people in Belgium has assessed the risk factors associated with developing COVID-19 after vaccination. The research, which is being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Exercising regularly is good for your immune system—with some research suggesting that it may even lower the risk of getting upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold. Even as little as 30 minutes of moderate ...
Apr 21, 2022
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Free influenza (flu) vaccines are now available for eligible groups, subject to local supply arrangements, with health authorities encouraging booking in from mid April.
Apr 11, 2022
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Temperatures are getting warmer, cherry blossoms are blooming—in short, spring is here, and with it, so is allergy season.
Apr 7, 2022
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