Tag: diseases
CDC expected to recommend boosters for children, 5 to 11
Dr. Simone Wildes, South Shore Health infectious diseases specialist, discusses the timeline of when booster shots could be available for children ages 5-11 pending CDC…
Hepatitis outbreak among young children
Although still very rare, more than 100 cases have been reported nationwide. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD NEWS TONIGHT ON…
President Biden promises country will see more advancement in next 10 years
Biden suggests the National Institutes of Health create a separate agency to develop breakthroughs preventing, detecting and treating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancer….
What you need to know about the coronavirus and how it spreads | ABC News Live Prime
Dr. Todd Ellerin, chief of Infectious Diseases at South Shore Hospital, who is responsible for deciding which patients at the hospital are tested for coronavirus….
Communities across US take drastic measures to slow spread of coronavirus
As COVID-19 cases skyrocket, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, discusses what you need to know. #ABCNews #2020…
‘The Invisible Army’ works hard to develop a vaccine for COVID-19
In Maryland, an army of scientists armed with face masks, rubber gloves and test tubes stand on the front lines in the fight against the…
What does ‘flatten the curve’ mean?
Dennis Carroll, an expert in infectious diseases, speaks on how to “flatten the curve,” which countries have been the most effective in doing so and…
Asian Americans face discrimination in the wake of the coronavirus
Asian Americans experiencing violence and hate after President Donald Trump made hurtful and misleading comments saying “China is to blame” and calling COVID-19 the “Chinese…
Reports say restaurants could lose $225 billion in business
As many as 5 to 7 million jobs could be eliminated in the restaurant industry due to the coronavirus outbreak. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
President Trump touts unproven drug as ‘game changer’
The nation’s top doctor on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, says drug “might be effective,” but has not actually been scientifically proven to help. WATCH…
Many students home-schooled for the 1st time
Across the country, students are being home-schooled for the first time as their parents are being thrown into the role of teacher. ABC News Live…
Dr. Fauci explains new coronavirus timeline through April l ABC News
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, explains the latest timeline and expectations around COVID-19 in the U.S. as…
Can blood of recovered COVID-19 patients help treat disease?
ABC News’ Diane Sawyer speaks to researchers who are looking at the experimental treatment while an approved vaccine is months away, at best. Watch the…
Rare child illness possibly linked to COVID-19
Cases of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome are on the rise in the U.S. source
Making haunted houses safe during the pandemic
ABC News’ Clayton Sandell looks at how Halloween attractions are making adjustments to stay safe and keep business running during COVID-19. source
‘Virus Hunters’ tracking infectious diseases
ABC News’ James Longman joins a group that travels the world looking for the source of the next possible pandemic. source
What is herd immunity?
Dr. Todd Ellerin, director of infectious diseases at South Shore Health, explains how the vaccine could assist with reaching herd immunity. source
Pfizer vs. Moderna vaccines
Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Todd Ellerin compares and contrasts the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines source
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