Advocate Aurora Health COVID vaccine mandate, 440 workers out

About 440 employees at Advocate Aurora Health have either left the health care company or have been fired for not complying with a vaccine mandate.

COVID-19 brain fog could last for months, new study shows

A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.

Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'

While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,

Milwaukee COVID vaccine incentive; mayor encourages flu shots, too

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett provided updates on and encouraged COVID-19 testing and vaccination – as well as flu shots.

COVID vaccine: Children's Wisconsin prepares for expanded eligibility

Children ages 5-11 could get their first shot at Pfizer vaccine COVID-19 protection as early as Nov. 8, with some fully protected by Christmas.

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid does not bring them back

Three months after half the states began ending an extra $300-a-week in unemployment pay, there's been no significant influx of job seekers.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.

COVID-19 vaccines: CDC OKs Moderna, J&J and mix-and-match boosters

The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.

Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 23: Dispose of unused medication

Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations across the state on Oct. 23.

FDA green lights mixing COVID-19 booster shots
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The FDA has given the green light to health care providers to mix COVID-19 booster shots. Dr. Bill Hartman, principal investigator for the UW Health Pediatric Moderna vaccine trial, joined FOX6 News to talk about this development.

Strong Baby Sabbath preview event in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Ascension Wisconsin welcomed local faith leaders to talk about infant mortality at the 11th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath Event on Thursday, Oct. 21.

Pfizer says COVID-19 booster restores vaccine efficacy to 95.6%

Pfizer shared results from its Phase 3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster, saying the third dose showed 95.6% efficacy against symptomatic disease.

Flu vaccine kickoff: Milwaukee residents urged to roll up sleeves

Flu season is here and leaders in the City of Milwaukee are urging residents to roll up their sleeves and receive their seasonal flu vaccine.

Milwaukee health officials urge flu shots
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Flu season is here and leaders in the City of Milwaukee are urging residents to roll up their sleeves and receive their seasonal flu vaccine.

Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine

Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.

Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths

President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.