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Government

Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown

Health

There’s no evidence linking vaccines to autism

The claim gained momentum after a 1998 study suggested the MMR vaccine caused autism in children. But that study was retracted more than a decade ago.
Vaccines

No evidence vaccines cause or are linked to autism

The claim gained momentum after a 1998 study suggested the MMR vaccine caused autism in children. But that study was retracted more than a decade ago.
Health

Light weightlifting is safe for children under proper supervision

While risks include possibly stunting bone growth, experts say most injuries happen from improper handling of the weights.
Vaccines

Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time

October is the ‘sweet spot’ for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and COVID vaccines into one appointment.
Vaccines

You can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot together

October is the ‘sweet spot’ for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and COVID vaccines into one appointment.
Coronavirus

Yes, the government is sending out free COVID-19 tests again

Starting Sept. 25, all U.S. households will be able to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 tests through the website COVIDTests.gov.
Government

No, people affected by Camp Lejeune's toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file a compensation claim

People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request financial relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
Health

No, people affected by Camp Lejeune's toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file a compensation claim

The PACT Act allows people who were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 to seek financial compensation. Here’s how.
Medicine

Most states don’t require a prescription to get an RSV vaccine

People living in Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, and Utah must get a doctor’s prescription before getting vaccinated for RSV.
Vaccines

Florida Surgeon General's claim that updated COVID vaccines weren't clinically tested, including on humans, is misleading

The updated Moderna vaccine was tested in human trials and the Pfizer shot was tested in mice. Earlier versions of both vaccines have been tested in human trials.
Vaccines

Florida Surgeon General’s claim that the updated COVID vaccines weren’t clinically tested, including on humans, is misleading

The Florida Surgeon General misleadingly claimed there are no human trials for the new mRNA COVID XBB boosters. Here’s how the manufacturers tested them.