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Medical experts react to Florida plans to become 1st state to eliminate vaccine mandates
Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades.
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Florida seeks to end all state vaccine mandates
Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades.
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Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates
Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and citizens safe from infectious diseases.
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Mom to Mom: South Florida high school students raise awareness, funds for program that creates toys for special needs children
On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez spoke to two teenagers who are pushing to raise awareness and funds for a project that aims to help special needs children enjoy playtime just like their peers do.
Pharmacies in South Florida require prescriptions for COVID vaccines after feds change guidelines
Staying up to date with new COVID vaccines got more difficult, as pharmacies in Florida are requiring prescriptions.
Experts say early signs of early prostate cancer are rare
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States.
With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency’s lost work
The CDC is in chaos and some groups are starting to step in and take over work the agency was doing.
HealthCast: AI-powered hearing aids come as research finds link to dementia prevention
At 71, Toni Ganguzza said she has been undergoing hearing tests for the last two decades after she noticed she was missing out on conversations.
FDA approves updated Pfizer COVID shots but limits access for some kids and adults
U.S. regulators approved Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 shot Wednesday but with limits that could complicate access for millions of American adults and children.
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines for elderly, younger people at high risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines, but only for adults age 65 and older and younger people who are at higher risk from the virus.
Mom to Mom: Preventing tragedy as temperatures rise to dangerous levels in vehicles
On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez talked to an expert to find ways to prevent a tragedy as the South Florida heat rises and makes temperatures inside vehicles climb.
Many Florida high school girls struggling with mental health, report says
A new report shows that high school-aged girls in Florida are struggling with their well-being, with more than half reporting persistent sadness or hopelessness.
Up for debate: Adult pacifier trend raises questions about stress relief
A new viral trend is sparking debate worldwide — adults are turning to pacifiers as a way to cope with stress.
Adult pacifier trend sparks debate over stress relief
A new viral trend is sparking debate worldwide — adults are turning to pacifiers as a way to cope with stress.
Assisted living facility residents with boxing gloves show age is just a number
Angel Baricelli said the residents of Williamsburg Landing -- some nearing 100 years old -- have shown him no one is ever too old to put on boxing gloves and get a workout.
Expert talks about weight loss maintenance with GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 agonist medications are becoming more popular. Serena Williams, who joined Charles Barkley as an ambassador for tele-health company Ro, is among the celebrities using it for weight loss.
HealthCast: Expert explains how at-home flu vaccine nasal spray works
Elizabeth Bodin is very excited about the FDA-approved FluMist, a nasal spray that can be ordered online and delivered to homes.
Mom to Mom: One-of-a kind van brings mammograms to South Florida women
On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez talked to organizers at Baptist Health who have created a way for women to get a mammogram, without stepping foot into a doctor’s office.
Teen survivor gets reunited with heroes to raise awareness about CPR-AED training
It has been about a month since a 13-year-old boy collapsed while playing basketball at the YMCA in Fort Lauderdale. Two mothers, who are a surgeon and a nurse, saved his life.
Researchers target world’s deadliest animal – the mosquito
The mosquito might be small, but it’s actually the world’s deadliest animal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Researchers target world’s deadliest animal – the mosquito
The mosquito might be small, but it’s actually the world’s deadliest animal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
