COVID still a risk for the immunocompromised
A recent study found nearly half of transplant patients who got two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced no antibodies against the coronavirus. Nikki Battiste takes a look.
Vaccine
Clearing up COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
A doctor has partnered with the Los Angeles School District to clear up COVID-19 vaccine misinformation among parents and to help get kids vaccinated. CBS This Morning lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke to the doctor who says the hardest part is when a kid wants to get the vaccine, but they can't because their family doesn't want them to.
Half of U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated, CDC says
The milestone comes as the nationwide pace of vaccinations has slowly picked up.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids as young as 12
The results could put the shot on track to become a second COVID-19 vaccine option for teens in the U.S.
Moderna says its vaccine works in kids 12-17
Moderna released the results of its clinical trial in children ages 12 to 17, and says the shot was 100% effective in preventing cases two weeks after the second dose. Moderna plans to apply for FDA emergency use authorization for kids next month. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Post-pandemic traumatic stress could last years
Life may be returning to normal for many Americans, but some are still dealing with the lingering mental and physical effects of the pandemic. Recent traumatic events like the death of George Floyd and the attack on the Capitol are also contributing to post-traumatic stress disorders. Tamar Rodney is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Coronavirus research upended by politics
An American scientist who collaborates with the Wuhan Institute of Virology had his grant terminated in the wake of unsubstantiated claims that COVID-19 is either manmade or leaked out of a Chinese government lab. Scott Pelley reports.
Survey: 4 types of vaccine-hesitant people
A survey by Surgo Ventures asked people why they aren't getting the COVID-19 vaccine in order to better understand how to motivate them to get vaccinated. Surgo Ventures co-founder and CEO Sema K. Sgaier, PhD, spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about the main reasons people are skeptical, and the messaging needed to get more people to get their shots.
U.S. vaccination rates vary by region
New cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have dropped to the lowest levels in nearly a year as more Americans get vaccinated. Inoculation rates are highest in the Northeast, but in some Southern states less than 40% have gotten a shot. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss the latest statistics.
CDC investigating heart inflammation among vaccinated adololescents
The CDC is investigating some rare cases of heart inflammation among vaccinated teens and young adults. The complications were more common in males than in females, and showed up about four days after a second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Lilia Luciano reports.
6-month-olds now in COVID-19 vaccine trials
Researchers are studying COVID-19 vaccinations in kids as young as 6 months old. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas spoke to a family who says they were eager for the opportunity to vaccinate their 3-year-old and 8-month-old and are encouraging others to sign up.
Rand Paul says he won't be vaccinated since he had COVID-19
Paul was the first-known senator to be diagnosed with COVID-19 when he contracted the virus in March 2020.
States get creative to urge vaccinations
New COVID-19 cases were down 19% across the country this week compared to last. Almost half of Americans have received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. But the pace of vaccinations is slipping, showing a steady decline in recent weeks. It's leading states and the federal government to get creative in hopes of encouraging more people to get vaccinated. Michael George reports.
Biden shifts focus from Middle East to Asia
President Biden shared new details about his phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he worked on arranging a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Mr. Biden also promised South Korean President Moon Jae-In that the U.S.would provide much-needed vaccines for more than a half million South Korean troops. Debra Alfarone has the details.
Biden praises cease-fire in Middle East
President Joe Biden is vowing to continue his administration's "quiet and relentless" diplomacy in the Middle East after Israel announced it would end fighting in Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Wejia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss just how involved the Biden administration was in facilitating this cease-fire and more from the White House.
U.S. COVID cases drop as vaccinations rise
More than 156 million people in the U.S. have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but questions remain about the potential for needing a booster shot. Dr. Julie Morita, executive VP of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, breaks down what comes next in the fight against the coronavirus.
Doctor on mask advice, possible booster shots
The number of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. fell below 30,000 for the fifth straight day on Thursday as more people get vaccinated. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss whether a potential booster shot may be needed by the fall.
Russia's Sputnik V vaccine faces questions
Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine is already being used by multiple countries, but scientists and foreign health regulators have raised questions about the shot's quality, safety, and efficacy. Brazil rejected the vaccine in April and the European Union's health regulator still hasn't approved it. Carlo Martuscelli, reporter covering health care for Politico in Europe, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Tracking racial disparity in U.S. vaccinations
As millions of Americans get vaccinated, racial disparity in who can access a vaccine persists in communities already hit hard by the pandemic. New York Times graphics editor and reporter Amy Schoenfeld Walker shares why the racial gap is shrinking, the barriers to getting a vaccine and what is being done on a local level to thwart those barriers.
How to plan a safe, healthy summer for kids
If you're a parent confused about safety guidelines and changing mask mandates, Dr. Tara Narula and best-selling author Gretchen Rubin joined "CBS This Morning" with advice to help plan this summer.
How to manage re-entry anxiety
As COVID-19 restrictions ease around the country, CBS News contributor and psychologist Lisa Damour joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how to manage anxiety about returning to "normal." Damour says some anxiety is healthy, why going slow and taking baby steps is important, and how facing our fears can reduce anxiety.
How COVID vaccine may affect mammograms
Doctors say some women who get routine mammograms soon after their COVID-19 vaccinations may show enlarged lymph nodes as a side effect of the shot, which could be confused as a warning sign of breast cancer. Dr. Lisa Ann Mullen, breast imaging fellowship director at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Prince William receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The 38-year-old prince contracted COVID-19 last year.
New U.S. COVID cases drop to lowest point in months
Daily U.S. coronavirus infections have dropped the lowest point seen since last spring as the nation inches closer to President Biden's vaccination goal. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, officials are now urging children to get their shots. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases specialist at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis on U.S. vaccination efforts and the nation's role on the global stage.
How immunosuppression drugs impact COVID vaccines
Millions taking immunosuppressive medications may have a reduced response to COVID-19 vaccines. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports on research to determine how to protect these vulnerable patients.
Supreme Court temporarily freezes order requiring Trump admin. to provide full SNAP payments
It froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights beginning Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
Judge permanently blocks Trump admin. from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announces baby daughter's death
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
Heritage Foundation backlash erupts over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
Miami-Dade sheriff's deputy fatally shot after responding to crash, officials say
Deputy Devin Jaramillo responded to a traffic crash when he was "brutally attacked and murdered," Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.