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State health officials are urging eligible Californians to get booster shots to avoid another winter surge, while also planning how to vaccinate 3.5 million children ages 5-11 with federal approval a COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids expected soon.

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Health Care

What you need to know about COVID boosters

October 26, 2021

You've seen the headlines about COVID boosters. But what does it all mean for you? Here's how to sort through the science and figure out if and when you need a booster and which one to get.

Health Care

COVID and the flu: Is a ‘twindemic’ threat lurking again?

October 23, 2021

Experts hope continued masking will reduce this season’s dual threat of COVID and flu.

State Government

California hired a border wall company for COVID-19 response, including vaccinating migrants

October 19, 2021 | Scott Rodd

California used hundreds of medical staff from SLSCO to test and vaccinate undocumented Californians. That included work at community health centers around the state and along the border for newly arrived migrants.

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Health Care

Hospitals brace for strikes as California workers protest staff shortages

October 17, 2021

Long-simmering disputes with unions over staffing are reaching crisis points. Almost a third of California hospitals report insufficient numbers of critical workers, including nurses, technicians and janitors.

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Health Care

Can we gather this winter? COVID-19 is slowing in California, but experts still say to be careful.

October 14, 2021 | Sammy Caiola

COVID-19 vaccines will likely spare California from another fall and winter surge, but the pandemic isn’t over and precautions are still needed this holiday season.

PolitiFact California

Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-checking false claims about COVID-19 vaccines and children

October 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol White

The overwhelming evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for adults children 12 and up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention.

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State Government

California will soon require free tampons in public schools

October 9, 2021

The state's schools and colleges must stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under a new law. Women's rights advocates are pushing nationwide for affordable access to these products.

Health Care

State health department blasted over nursing home oversight

October 8, 2021

The department charged with nursing home regulation blamed staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures at Tuesday's hearing.

Health Care

California vaccine mandate: Most health care workers are complying, hospitals say

October 3, 2021

As the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate kicks in Thursday, several large hospital systems say 90% or more of their employees are vaccinated. But they don’t have to provide data to the state unless asked.

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