Measles cases in the U.S. are spiking early in 2024 with 58 confirmed cases as of March 14 – that’s the same number of cases reported in all of last year.
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Here’s the Latest from Experts on COVID — And Whether to Get a Spring Booster
It’s spring, the season for sweet strawberries, colorful tulips, crisp vegetables — and a COVID-19 booster shot.
You Can Get COVID, Flu, and RSV at the Same Time, Says Colorado Expert, Who Urges Vaccinations
The symptoms of these dual infections are similar to those that people would have if they had one illness: a bad cough, a fever, aches, exhaustion and difficulty breathing for some.
If You’re Feeling Sick, Don’t Assume a Negative Result From an At-Home COVID Test Is Accurate, Says Colorado Expert
Millions of Americans have ordered free at-home COVID-19 tests. As of Sept. 25, 2023, every U.S. household can once again order four free tests.
Facts About the New COVID-Vaccine
Everyone in the U.S. — except young babies — can get the new 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine this fall, and most private insurance plans along with Medicaid and Medicare will cover the vaccine at no cost to patients.
Medical Experts Are Keeping a Close Eye on a New COVID Variant As Cases Rise in CO
A new COVID variant called BA.2.86 is triggering concern as COVID-19 cases rise this fall in Colorado and around the U.S.
‘Heat Is the No. 1 Killer:’ How To Stay Safe When Summer Temps Get Extreme
Heat is the No. 1 cause of weather-related fatalities in the U.S., according to the National Weather Service.
Can the Drug in Magic Mushrooms ‘Essentially Fix a Broken Brain’ in People With Depression? CO Clinical Trial Aims To Find Out
The first modern-era Colorado psilocybin clinical trial for depression is set to launch this fall at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
Ebola Monitoring Underway in Colorado and the U.S. for Some Travelers Arriving from Africa
An expanding Ebola outbreak in Uganda has prompted U.S. officials to be on guard against the deadly virus and to screen some people arriving from Africa.
Viruses Are Hitting With a Vengeance. Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 infections all are skyrocketing just as we’re gearing up for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.