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COVID-19 vaccine misinformation could threaten success, herd immunity

August 28, 2020 by Melba Newsome

COVID-19 vaccine misinformation could threaten success, herd immunity - North Carolina Health News

The race is on to develop a coronavirus vaccine. But what if a lot of people opt out?

By Melba Newsome There is cautious optimism among public health officials that a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus that has turned the world upside down might be available by the end of the year. A vaccine to combat COVID-19 is the best chance we have to end the pandemic and return to something resembling […]

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Coronavirus Today – April 28 – Lawmakers are back in town, midwives get some latitude, aid to community colleges

April 28, 2020 by Editor

Coronavirus Today – April 28 – Lawmakers are back in town, midwives get some latitude, aid to community colleges - North Carolina Health News

Lawmakers convened, while observing social distancing practices, for the new legislative session Tuesday at the General Assembly.

By North Carolina Health News staff Health care providers serving the neediest lose out on federal aid Mandy Cohen, secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services, echoed what many have pointed out throughout this pandemic. “This crisis is magnifying cracks that have long existed in our health care system,” Cohen said. “We […]

More than 1500 pharmacists in North Carolina have gone through the approval proces to give immunizations.

HPV Vaccination Rate Rises for Teens, Especially Boys

September 22, 2016 by Editor

HPV Vaccination Rate Rises for Teens, Especially Boys - North Carolina Health News

By Michael Ollove Stateline The share of teenage boys getting the vaccine to prevent the cancer-causing human papillomavirus climbed significantly last year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccination rate among girls rose as well, but not as steeply. The CDC report says that 28.1 percent of […]

Bill Would Require Health Assessments for All New N.C. Public School Kids

August 18, 2015 by Editor

Bill Would Require Health Assessments for All New N.C. Public School Kids - North Carolina Health News

The General Assembly has passed a bill requiring health assessments for all kids entering North Carolina public schools. By Rachel Herzog Parents sending their kids to North Carolina public schools for the first time this August will face slightly different health assessment and vaccine regulations. Previously, North Carolina required health assessments for kids entering kindergarten, […]

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