COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be waning over time, survey suggests

A recent survey showed some people who were reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine last year have recently changed their minds about getting the shot.

UW Medicine to deny organ transplants to unvaccinated patients

If you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19, you may have a hard time getting a transplant in western Washington.

US to increase at-home COVID-19 rapid test availability

The White House says the supply boost is the result of a new $1 billion federal investment, on top of the $2 billion committed to increasing the availability of the convenient diagnostic tests in September.

COVID shots for pregnant women urged, 31% fully vaccinated

Protecting yourself and your baby is why the CDC is urging pregnant women at any stage in the process to get vaccinated against COVID-19. While the delta variant continues to drive an increase in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, the vaccination focus is shifting to pregnant women.

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Protecting yourself and your baby is why the CDC is urging pregnant women at any stage in the process to get vaccinated against COVID-19. While the delta variant continues to drive an increase in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin,

Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job

A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Teachers' Day amid COVID stress even more meaningful

Teachers mold future generations and touch dozens of lives on a daily basis. Tuesday, October 5 marks World Teachers' Day, a day to say thank you. 

Elm Grove juror's COVID concerns led to citation hearing

An Elm Grove man and former Marquette professor narrowly avoided up to $500 in fines for skipping out on jury duty in August due to COVID concerns.

CDC unveils new safety guidelines for holiday season

The CDC is suggesting that families hold virtual holiday celebrations, or, if celebrating indoors, using a window fan to keep the air at an indoor party as fresh as possible.

CDC removes holiday guidance suggesting ‘virtual’ celebrations from website

A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.

Study: Pfizer vaccine 90% effective against hospitalization at 6 months

A new study shows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine remains 90% effective against hospitalizations, even with the delta variant. But the study also suggests that the vaccine’s protection against COVID-19 infection wanes over five months to 47%.

AstraZeneca asks FDA to authorize antibody treatment to prevent COVID-19

AstraZeneca said the treatment would be the first long-acting antibody combination to receive an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 prevention.

Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot

Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

J&J COVID vaccine booster: FDA clearance sought

Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds

Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.

Notify COVID close contacts electronically via text or email: DHS

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced people who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 can be sent a text or email notifying them of their exposure to COVID-19.

Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine

Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer

"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.