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FDA authorizes 2nd COVID boosters for some older and immunocompromised people

Rob Stein, NPR / Jane Greenhalgh, NPR

Posted on March 29, 2022 · People who are 50 and older and certain immunocompromised individuals may get a second Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster four months after they received the first.

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The truth behind medical treatments of COVID-19 and its symptoms

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on January 27, 2022 · Are you having a hard time keeping up with best practices for COVID safety and treatments during the omicron variant surge? Experts help by bringing facts and clarity to help clear the air.

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Town Square host shares personal experience of COVID diagnosis

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on January 21, 2022 · Even while vaccinated, boosted, and social distancing, host Ernie Manouse was affected by a breakthrough infection. He talks about his recent illness, and medical experts help us learn more about the toll that COVID takes on the body.

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Halloween safety and the latest on COVID vaccines for young children

Catherine Lu

Posted on October 27, 2021 · Today, a pediatric infectious diseases expert discusses the FDA’s review of vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, as well as Halloween tips for staying safe and healthy while having fun.

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The week in politics (Sept. 27, 2023)

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Posted on September 27, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: From the potential government shutdown to what’s next in the still-not-over Paxton saga, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Free COVID tests by mail are back, starting Monday

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Posted on September 25, 2023 · People will be able to go to COVIDTests.gov and get four free tests per household, starting next week. The Biden administration says it is trying to prepare for the fall and winter COVID season.

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A popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

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Posted on September 14, 2023 · The FDA asked advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind pharmacy counters.

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Resurgence of NASA (Aug. 11, 2023)

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Posted on August 11, 2023 · On Friday's show: Amid Artemis, the Webb telescope, and the recently announced NASA+ streaming service, has the space agency -- and by extension, Space City -- gotten its mojo back?

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