Suburban Cook County announces walk-in vaccination appointments

Cook County Health officials announced a pilot program Wednesday for walk-in coronavirus vaccinations at two south suburban sites, allowing residents to receive a vaccination without an appointment.

How to help alleviate teenage anxiety
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Dr. John Delony, author and mental health expert, walks us through how to support our teenagers through the missed milestones disrupted by COVID-19.

CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women

The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."

FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health

The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.

Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine

An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.

FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore

The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”

Pfizer identifies fake COVID-19 vaccine doses in Mexico, Poland

Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.

Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination

Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.

Calls for senior home virtual visits grow during the pandemic
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Lori Hendren, associate state director for advocacy and outreach at AARP, talks a new state bill that would require nursing homes to offer virtual visits for residents who have suffered social isolation during the pandemic.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois launches #VaccTogether campaign
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Harmony Harrington from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois talks about their new campaign encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on the secrets behind 'Whole Brain Living'
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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of 'Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life,' talks about wellness lessons to be learned from her new book.

Skin care tips for those in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s
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Dr. Omer Ibrahim from Chicago Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology gives some handy tips for keeping your skin healthy and fresh as you mature into adulthood.