Author: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY

While some parents can’t wait to vaccinate their young children against COVID-19, others remain hesitant. Your questions answered.

The actions clear the way for 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to begin delivery and distribution to young children as soon as Tuesday.

An FDA advisory committee found Moderna’s COVID vaccine safe and effective for children ages 6 months to 6 years old.

An FDA advisory committee meets for two days this week to decide whether to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children.

A more traditional vaccine than some of the others, Novavax’s offering might encourage some COVID-19 vaccine holdouts to get the shot, experts said.

A new study of the type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide found it also resulted in dramatic weight loss, offering hope for those struggling with obesity.

So far, 5 Americans are likely infected with monkeypox, the CDC said Monday. Health officials are trying to determine how the cases may be connected.

By the end of February, nearly 60% of all Americans and 75% of kids had antibodies indicating a prior coronavirus infection, CDC study finds.

Underused COVID-19 antivirals such as Paxlovid could save more lives. The Biden administration pledges to make them more available.