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Monkeypox Vaccine for Children: Here's What Every Concerned Parent Should Know

With monkeypox spreading across the country, parents are worried about the virus affecting their children. Here's what every concerned parent should know.

Joe Biden Signs Second Executive Order to Protect Abortion Access in Light of Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v. Wade

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to help ensure access to abortion across the country.

Miami: Monkeypox Cases in Florida Go Over 500, Parents Fear for Children Ahead of New School Year

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Florida's monkeypox cases jump to 525 as of Wednesday, while the global case for the virus was recorded at 25,000.

California: Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency on Monkeypox Virus | Hispanics Among the Most Affected on State?

California: Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency on Monkeypox Virus | Hispanics Among the Most Affected in the State?

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Newsom follows the lead of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and New York Governor Kathy Hotchu, who both placed their respective states in a state of emergency because of the virus.

Texas: Toddler in Harris County Believed to Be the First Pediatric Case of Monkeypox in Lone Star State

California Considers Declaring Monkeypox State of Emergency Amid Rising Cases

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

It looks like California is gearing towards declaring a state of emergency amid the rising cases of monkeypox virus in the area.

Brazil Reports First Monkeypox Death Amid Current Outbreak That Caused Global Health Emergency

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Brazil reported its first monkeypox death on Friday amid the current growing virus outbreak. It was the first virus-related death outside the African continent.

White House Official Says U.S Government Might Declare Monkeypox National Emergency

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A top White House official said that the U.S. government might declare monkeypox a national emergency if they cannot get the outbreak under control.

Monkeypox in the US: California Toddler, 1 Other Infant Diagnosed With Scary Virus

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Monkeypox in the US infects 2 children, including one from California, while the nation's cases jump to over 2,000 on Friday.

San Diego School Board Under Fire for Reinstating Mask Mandate | Angry Parents Gunning for Board Positions

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The San Diego School Board is facing the heat over the newly-reinstated mask mandate, which prompted parents to "step up" and run for school board positions.

Texas Abortion Lawsuit: Joe Biden’s Abortion Guidance Gets Major Pushback

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Biden administration's memo reminding hospitals and doctors that they have to treat emergency abortions gets major pushback from Texas because of a new lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

U.S. Pharmacists Urged Not to Withhold Abortion Pills, Warned They May Break Law if They Reject Access: U.S. Health Officials

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

U.S. pharmacists have received a warning from U.S. health officials saying that they must not refuse to fill some prescriptions for abortion pills.

COVID-19 Warning: Omicron BA.5 Called the “Worst Variant,” Dr. Anthony Fauci Warns About Quick Spread

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The new Omicron variant BA.5, along with BA.4, has caused a surge in new cases of COVID-19, the World Health Organization said.

COVID-19 Warning: Top Health Officials Raises Alarm on Omicron BA.5 [Symptoms, Resistance, and Treatment]

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Top health officials issue a COVID-19 warning amid the rise of infections driven by Omicron BA.5 subvariant.

Roe v. Wade: Health and Human Services Says Doctors Must Offer Abortion if Mother's Life at Risk

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After the Roe v. Wade repeal, the Health and Human Services Department announced that hospitals and doctors must provide abortion procedures if the life of the mother is at risk.

Monkeypox Case in New Mexico Probable | Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The first probable case of monkeypox was recorded in New Mexico. Here's how you will know you have been infected.

California Doctor Suggests Floating Abortion Clinics in Gulf of Mexico to Maintain Access Amid Ban

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A California doctor is proposing floating abortion clinics to be installed in the Gulf of Mexico to avoid abortion bans that have been imposed on certain areas of the country.

Florida Monkeypox Cases Rising But Ron DeSantis Says He Will Not Declare a State of Emergency

Florida: Ron DeSantis Takes Action To Get More Drug Price Transparency, Lower Costs Now Possible

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order urging for more "transparency" in prescription-drug costs.

COVID-19 Cases in Florida: CDC Data Reveal 51 Deaths Per Day in Sunshine State, But Virus Slowing Down

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Here is the latest update on Florida's COVID-19 cases, deaths, and vaccinations in the past seven days.

Pope Francis Condemns Abortion Following Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Pope Francis has strongly condemned abortion in the wake of the controversial Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Texas State Supreme Court Rules Against Abortion, Texas Clinics Halt Abortions After

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

In the latest blow to women's right to choose what to do with their bodies, the Texas State Supreme Court blocked an order which briefly allowed abortions to resume within the state. This forced abortion clinics to shut down and stop abortions within the state entirely.