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Health
There’s no evidence linking vaccines to autism
Vaccines
No evidence vaccines cause or are linked to autism
The claim gained momentum after a 1998 study suggested the MMR vaccine caused autism in children. But that study was retracted more than a decade ago.
Vaccines
Most states don’t require a prescription to get an RSV vaccine
The new RSV vaccine is now available to seniors over the age of 60 and pregnant people. Four states require people to have a prescription to get the shot.
Health
Light weightlifting is safe for children under proper supervision
While risks include possibly stunting bone growth, experts say most injuries happen from improper handling of the weights.
Vaccines
Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time
October is the ‘sweet spot’ for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and COVID vaccines into one appointment.
Vaccines
You can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot together
October is the ‘sweet spot’ for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and COVID vaccines into one appointment.
Coronavirus
Yes, the government is sending out free COVID-19 tests again
Starting Sept. 25, all U.S. households will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests through the website COVIDTests.gov.
Government
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune's toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file a compensation claim
People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request financial relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
Health
No, people affected by Camp Lejeune's toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file a compensation claim
The PACT Act allows people who were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 to seek financial compensation. Here’s how.
Medicine
Most states don’t require a prescription to get an RSV vaccine
People living in Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, and Utah must get a doctor’s prescription before getting vaccinated for RSV.
Vaccines
Florida Surgeon General's claim that updated COVID vaccines weren't clinically tested, including on humans, is misleading
The updated Moderna vaccine was tested in human trials and the Pfizer shot was tested in mice. Earlier versions of both vaccines have been tested in human trials.
Vaccines
Florida Surgeon General’s claim that the updated COVID vaccines weren’t clinically tested, including on humans, is misleading
The Florida Surgeon General misleadingly claimed there are no human trials for the new mRNA COVID XBB boosters. Here’s how the manufacturers tested them.
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