Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
COVID booster for kids; Experts back vaccine, some parents hesitant
The FDA just approved a new, updated bivalent COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11. But not everyone is on board with whether to get the vaccine for their kids.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.
Milwaukee COVID boosters available; 5 and older
The updated COVID-19 boosters are now available at Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics for everyone five years of age and older.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Meijer administering updated COVID boosters to patients ages 5-11
Meijer pharmacies are now administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at each of the retailer’s pharmacies across the Midwest.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Milwaukee County in 'medium' COVID risk; MCTS reinstates masks
Milwaukee County is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 numbers. The community risk level went from low to medium – leading to new mandates in the county.
COVID booster now approved for kids as young as 5 years old.
A COVID booster shot is not approved for children as young as 5 years old. We get perspective from Dr. Bill Hartmann.
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5
Only people who’ve gotten their initial Covid-19 vaccinations -- with any of the original-formula versions -- qualify for an updated booster.
White House: Get new COVID booster by Halloween
The White House is warning of a "challenging" virus season ahead and urging eligible Americans to get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays
Importance of the COVID-19 vaccine booster
Dr. Bill Hartmann joined FOX6 News at 4 to talk about the important of the COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Competitive auto market leads to buyer’s remorse
A consumer alert for anyone searching for a used car: a competitive buying market has some feeling buyer’s remorse.
Good news related to COVID-19 activity in Milwaukee County
There is good news as it relates to COVID-19 activity in Milwaukee County. Dr. Bill Hartmann from UW Health offers an update.