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Cook County warns of fines if people refuse to wear masks indoors at businesses, public placesOct 30, 2021 1:00 am - Four days after Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson refused to enforce the governor's mandate on masking, the Cook County Health Department warned businesses Saturday ...
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COVID shots more protective than past infection, study showsOct 29, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Health officials on Friday offered more evidence that vaccinations offer better protection against COVID-19 than immunity from a prior infection. Unvacci...
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FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kidsOct 29, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA cleared kid-size doses - j...
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COVID-19 booster shots surpass 667,000, daily infection averages slide in OctoberOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - More than 667,000 COVID-19 booster shots have gone into Illinoisans' arms - or about 31% of all COVID vaccine doses since mid-August, officials said Friday. From Aug. 14...
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Naperville firefighters' COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit could be combined with othersOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - A federal lawsuit regarding Naperville's COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate may be combined with two similar lawsuits filed against Cook County and Chicago. Judge John...
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FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kidsOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA cleared kid-size doses - just a...
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After FDA OK, what you need to know about Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 to 11Oct 29, 2021 1:00 am - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave emergency use authorization to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and it's expected the Centers fo...
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Decorating a cake with glitter? Check that it's edibleOct 28, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - They make cakes and cupcakes sparkle and shine, but popular decorative glitters can contain toxic metals and aren't always safe to eat. The Centers for D...
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US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kidsOct 28, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials have changed their definition of lead poisoning in young children - a move expected to more than double the number of kids with wor...
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Ezike promotes 'boosterizing' state against COVID-19, and first shots for othersOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - About 71% of Illinoisans who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines have gotten at least one shot, according to Illinois Department of Public Health data. The remaining 29% ...