New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 is causing concern in California, where it was first detected by Stanford scientists. The FDA, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has controversially limited vaccine eligibility,

While a new, highly infectious COVID-19 variant wends its way through California, the FDA said it would change vaccine eligibility.

Today, the COVID vaccine for healthy children and healthy pregnant women has been removed from @CDCgov recommended immunization schedule. Bottom line: it’s common sense and it’s good science. We are now one step closer to realizing @POTUS ’s promise to Make America Healthy Again. pic.twitter.com/Ytch2afCLP

“By removing the recommendation, the decision could strip families of choice,” said O’Leary. “What is clear is that pregnant women, infants and young children are at higher risk of hospitalization from COVID, and the safety of the COVID vaccine has been widely demonstrated.”

A new COVID-19 variant fueling a global rise in cases has been detected in Washington, but health officials aren’t too concerned. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the variant in a sample collected May 15 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport,

Black people are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, but new vaccine restrictions could worsen the situation and hinder access to vaccines.

Trump administration to restrict COVID vaccines to seniors and high-risk groups, pending more data for everyone else.

You may be debating whether or not you should get the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, especially since there are conflicting guidelines and stories about whether or not it's recommended and safe for pregnant women.

On May 20, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced a new stance on who should receive the COVID-19 vaccine.