Selena Simmons-Duffin
Stories
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Advisers vote on whether FDA should authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids
A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisors voted on whether the agency should authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.
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New federal funds spur expansion of home care services for the elderly and disabled
These services can make the difference between being able to live at home with family or landing in a nursing facility. But state Medicaid programs don't always pay for them.
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NPR poll: The delta surge pushed Americans further behind in all walks of life
Many families are under financial stress, parents see kids seriously behind in school, huge rent bills and looming evictions and delayed medical care has negative consequences, to name a few.
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Eligible Americans Can Now Get COVID-19 Booster Shots
After promising booster shots to all recipients of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, then only some, 20 million Americans are now officially eligible to receive them.
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'Fetal Heartbeat' Isn't A Clinical Term — But It's Still Used In Laws On Abortion
The Texas abortion law that's gone into effect says a physician can't knowingly perform or induce an abortion if a fetal heartbeat is detected. But physicians say "fetal heartbeat" is a misnomer.
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Children's Mental Health Gets Millions In Funding From The Biden Administration
The Biden administration is announcing millions in new funding for mental health awareness, training, and treatment.
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How A Gay Community Helped The CDC Spot A COVID Outbreak — And Learn More About Delta
When his friends started to get sick after a week of parties, Michael Donnelly started keeping track. His work — and his community's willingness to help — led CDC to a major pandemic discovery.
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Uninsured Or Unemployed? You Might Be Missing Out On Free Health Insurance
Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here's how to sign up in time.
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Do You Need To Wear A Mask Indoors Where You Live? Check This Map
The CDC wants vaccinated people to wear masks indoors if the coronavirus is spreading widely where they live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.
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Delta Variant Will Drive A Steep Rise In COVID Deaths, Model Shows
New estimates show the U.S. is on track to see a big rise in cases and more than triple the number of deaths by October.
