COVID-19

Health & Science Trey Kay +, Nov. 14, 2024

Us & Them: Childhood Vaccines — Parental Rights vs. Public Health in West Virginia

A recent effort to loosen West Virginia’s 'gold standard' vaccination requirements for school children by exempting homeschoolers and private schools passed the legislature, but was vetoed by Gov. Jim Justice. In this episode, Trey Kay delves into this latest chapter of West Virginia's vaccine history.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 04, 2024

WVSOM Recognized By CDC For Pandemic Solutions

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine was recognized in a CDC report that examines how state and county-level agencies used COVID-19 grants.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Sep. 24, 2024

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Coming Again Soon

By the end of the month, U.S. households will again be able to order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. While the agency that oversees the testing has not announced an exact date f...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Sep. 23, 2024

Officials Recommend Vaccination To Stay Healthy During 'Respiratory Season'

As temperatures cool and respiratory illnesses become more prevalent, state health officials are urging the public to get the latest versions of their vaccines.

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Health & Science Caleb Hellerman, Jul. 31, 2024

What Happened to 'The Nation’s Most Concerning HIV Outbreak?'

At the height of the COVID outbreak, Charleston, West Virginia was sideswiped by a second deadly epidemic: what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) called the most concerning outbreak of HIV in the entire country.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jul. 19, 2024