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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, says we need to make sure that people with compromised immune systems are protected.

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Fauci Says COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Needed For Those Who Are Immunocompromised

11:31am August 12, 2021

by Scott Neuman

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, tells NPR's Morning Edition "it is so imminent to make sure that we get them boosted so that they would be in a protected zone."

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Baltimore Health Department's Social Media Offers Help Surviving The Pandemic

10:21am August 12, 2021

The Baltimore City Health Department is using a series of clever social media memes in hopes of encouraging more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

College vaccine incentives illustration with puppies, pizza and a dunk tank.

From Free Pizza To Free Tuition, Colleges Try Everything To Get Students Vaccinated

9:46am August 12, 2021

by Sneha Dey

U.S. colleges are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. Many are offering flashy prizes to encourage students and faculty to get their shots.

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The Delta Variant Causes Many Concerns For The Battle Against COVID-19

7:47am August 12, 2021

NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, about booster shots, vaccine equity among countries and what schools can do to start the academic year safely.

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90% Of Florida's Intensive Care Beds Are Taken As COVID-19 Spreads

7:47am August 12, 2021

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Tampa-based epidemiologist Dr. Vincent Hsu about the state's strained health care resources amid a new surge of coronavirus cases. He says it's the worse it's ever been.

Why The Pentagon Considers COVID-19 Vaccines Akin To Body Armor

6:18am August 12, 2021

NPR's A Martínez talks to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby about moves toward a vaccine mandate, and why it's essential for America's fighting force to be protected against COVID-19.

Black Church's Street Team Encourages Residents To Get Vaccinated

6:18am August 12, 2021

by Ali Oshinskie

In Waterbury, Ct., where less than 40% of Black residents are fully vaccinated, teenagers are going door-to-door to encourage people to get their shot.

California Is The 1st State To Require Vaccination For All School Staff

6:07am August 12, 2021

by Julia McEvoy

The state will now require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or get weekly tests. The governor says the move helps to reassure parents.

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The CDC Strongly Recommends That Pregnant Women Get A COVID-19 Vaccine

5:47am August 12, 2021

by Joe Palca

A study of a thousand women is underway to determine when during pregnancy is the best time to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and whether infants will be protected by the vaccine once they are born.

Researchers found that 67% of calories consumed by children and adolescents in the U.S. came from ultra-processed foods in 2018, a jump from 61% in 1999. The nationwide study analyzed the diets of 33,795 children and adolescents.

If You Think Your Kids Are Eating Mostly Junk Food, A New Study Finds You're Right

8:19pm August 11, 2021

by Xcaret Nuñez

What do frozen pizza, cookies and ice cream have in common? A new study finds ultra-processed foods make up the majority of U.S. children's and teen's diets.