Health & Science

Since the latest vaccine became available in September, some Vermonters who want a vaccine haven’t been able to get one, especially people 65 and older, and families with young kids.

Pharmacies in Vermont are now allowed to give COVID-19 shots to kids ages 3 and older. And Vermont Medicaid, also called Doctor Dynasaur, will cover the cost of the vaccines at pharmacies.

The cold weather is returning, which means a lot of Vermonters are spending more time indoors. State health officials say the threat of COVID-19 remains quite low in the state. At the same time — there are indications that the current dominant strain of the virus is more contagious, with less severe symptoms than many previous strains.

"It’s a good financial situation for them,” said tenant Sandy Harris. “But it would be sad to lose this for the seniors in this area.”

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, we received a lot of public health guidance from the CDC, NIH and WHO. But another three-lettered group may’ve dwarfed their collective influence: BTS, the Korean pop band that has become a global sensation over the past few years.

The program will deliver overdose kits including naloxone and fentanyl test strips.

The reimbursements will total over $1.5 million, and comes after a two-year-long audit from the Department of Financial Regulation.

Around the country, health care workers continue to grapple with their industry's massive carbon footprint. In Pittsburgh, doctors formed Clinicians for Climate Action to address the problem.

Vermont’s Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine shares how to stay healthy this season.

Union membership still needs to ratify the contract before it's finalized. It was reached after an overnight bargaining session that ended early Thursday morning.