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CDC approves use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11

October 12, 2022 1:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Center for Disease and Control on Wednesday authorized expanding the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old. The guidance follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech for children ages 5-11 years, and Moderna for children 6-17 years. Updated COVID-19 vaccines add Omicron

Alzheimer’s Association reminds families and patients about resources available in Mid-Missouri

October 11, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.

Boone Health acquires primary care facility in Mexico formerly owned by Noble Health

October 5, 2022 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health announced Wednesday it has acquired a primary care facility in Mexico, Missouri. The facility — located at 600 Medical Park Drive — was previously owned by Noble Health. The practice — which has been in Mexico since 1997 — will be called Boone Health Primary Care – Medical Park, according

Columbia/Boone County health department to host flu shot clinics in October

October 4, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is set to offer the flu vaccine for free, to those between the ages of six months to 18 years old at multiple clinics.

Pharmacist: Get flu, COVID-19 vaccines at the same time for convenience

September 30, 2022 4:08 PM Kennedy Miller

A Columbia pharmacist says it’s a good idea to get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.

MU Health Care works to prevent cancer with Siteman Cancer Center collaboration

September 25, 2022 8:04 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia is now collaborating with Siteman Cancer Center St. Louis with the goal of preventing cancer and strengthening cancer research. Both centers have access to cancer research and resources that will benefit each other in the fight to cure cancer. Many rural areas in the state do

Columbia Police Department continues to try to combat staffing shortage

September 23, 2022 6:07 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Police Department has added several new officers but is looking to fill 21 additional vacancies as it continues to combat a staffing shortage.

State health officials grant owner more time to reopen hospitals in Fulton, Mexico

September 23, 2022 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

State health officials have granted the owners of community hospitals in Fulton and Mexico more time to hold onto their licenses while the hospitals remain closed.

Local experts warn about social media trends, including ‘sleepy chicken challenge’

September 22, 2022 9:03 PM Kennedy Miller

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as local health officials, are warning of a dangerous new trend on social media.

Monkeypox case found in Moniteau County

September 21, 2022 4:53 PM Matthew Sanders

A Moniteau County resident has tested positive for monkeypox, the county health department said Tuesday.

MU Health Care expands into Mexico after hospital closure

September 13, 2022 3:59 PM Ethan Heinz

MU Health Care celebrated the opening of a new clinic in Audrain County on Tuesday — one which executives hope will help fill a need in an area that recently lost its hospital.

Two additional clinics added in Columbia to administer new COVID booster

September 10, 2022 6:02 PM Marina Diaz

Columbia Boone County Public Health and Human Services added two additional clinics to administer the new COVID-19 bivalent vaccine due to high demand.

Experts demonstrate proper car seat installation after Morgan County crash

September 7, 2022 9:50 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a crash that killed his three-year-old child who wasn’t properly restrained was scheduled to appear in court for the first time Wednesday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), crashes are a leading cause of death for children. CDC data shows that using

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to get the new COVID-19 booster?

September 6, 2022 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

Federal regulators this week approved a new COVID-19 booster meant to target the omicron variants that have become the dominant strains across the country.

Jury says Cooper County health board broke state open meetings laws

September 2, 2022 8:41 PM Lucas Geisler

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) – A jury this week said Cooper County’s health board violated the state’s open meetings laws when debating possible farming rules. The jury heard arguments from a group of farmers opposed to rules the county’s heath board were crafting in 2018 over concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. That group accused the

Mid-Missouri pharmacies, health care providers offer new COVID-19 booster

September 2, 2022 7:46 PM Matthew Sanders

Nine Boone County pharmacies and health care providers are among those that preordered doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine tailored to omicron variants.

International Overdose Awareness Day and the growing opioid epidemic

August 31, 2022 6:17 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. This annual international campaign is designed to end overdoses, remember those who have died without stigma, and to increase awareness of addiction. Fake prescription pills have risen to popularity with people thinking they are taking a certain drug, only to be taking a combination of others