Health

Ways to keep your kids safely buckled up

Parents may use child car seats, boosters, but are they installing them correctly

CNN — If you have a child that still requires a car or booster seat this is a perfect time to make sure you are keeping them as safe. During child safety week, law enforcement officials are urging parents to double check how they are installing those chairs. While intentions are good, if its not put in the car properly…

CDC issues recommendations for Labor Day holiday

The CDC says these suggestions are good for both those who are or are not vaccinated

Columbia, SC (WOLO/CNN) — The Labor Day holiday weekend is right around the corner, but with coronavirus cases rising and the Delta variant surging, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) wants you to stay as safe as possible. The CDC is offering you some ways for you to do just that in order to keep you and your family protected…

Employers should be ready to make more adjustments

With COVID cases continuing to rise, returning to work in person could be delayed

(CNN) — The Delta variant is forcing companies, both big and small to delay their return to office plans. many of the tech industry’s biggest companies that debated shutting down offices at the start of the pandemic are now joining the growing list of tech giants delaying plans to go back. Mandy Gaither breaks down why experts say companies should…

Third booster shot awaits FDA approval

The difference the booster shot could make depending on previous inoculations

  (CNN) —  A third round of shots is what White House officials say they plan to offer to fully vaccinated Americans who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. So, where does that leave individuals who received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine when it comes to booster shots? Mandy Gaither explains why one doctor says it may take a while…

Pfizer CEO pushes for third COVID shot

Cases of COVID continues to see a spike in cases across the country

(ABC News) — On the vaccine front the CEO of Pfizer pushing for a third shot. This comes as the surge of COVID cases is overwhelming hospitals from coast to coast. ABC’s Morgan Norwood has the story. Categories: Health, National News, News

DHEC issues new wildfire smoke alert for Thursday

Health officials say air quality will be at its worst all day and into the night Thursday

Image: Oregon OSFM Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)  is once again issuing a wildfire smoke alert for South Carolina. The smoke originated from wildfires burning across parts of Central and Western Canada and the Western U.S. Officials say most significant effects are being seen right now and are expected to continue tomorrow Thursday…

Health officials worry holiday celebrations could lead to spread of delta variant

health officials continue to monitor variant "breeding grounds"

(CNN) — There continues to be a growing concern that the nationwide Fourth of July celebrations in the United States will fuel the spread of the delta variant. With large gatherings over the holiday weekend, health officials are now monitoring what they call variant “breeding grounds”. Mary Moloney takes a closer look.   Categories: Health, National News, Politics

CDC investigates increase in cardiac conditions in vaccinated young people

At this point the COVID-19 vaccine and cardiac condition do not have a confirmed link between the two

(CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an increase in reports of a cardiac condition in young people who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. While a link between the two has not been confirmed, Mandy Gaither explains the condition and has more on what health experts have to say about it. Categories: Health, National News,…

Affordable Health Care Act upheld by Supreme Court

The decision came down to a vote of 7 to 2

(CNN) — The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has been saved by a Supreme Court decision. In a 7 to 2 vote, the Justices kept the health care law intact, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. Reid Binion has the latest. Categories: Health, National News, News, Politics