It’s that time of the year when it seems like everyone around is getting sick, but there are things you can do to keep you and your family healthy this season!

Pediatric pneumonia cases requiring hospitalization are up 30% in Central Virginia, according to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

Many people don’t know there are trials going on right now for a breast cancer vaccine.

Newly updated covid vaccines that protect against the current variant are now available in Southwest Virginia at CVS locations. WSLS 10 anchor and health reporter Rachel Lucas talked to expert about the vaccine while receiving her updated shot.

Back to school is just weeks away, and this year, state health leaders want you to add a couple health-related items to your back to school list.

Local doctors say they're excited about two new RSV vaccines to protect babies.

A troubling trend when it comes to back-to-school health, local experts said child vaccination rates are lower than what they should be in Virginia.

The COVID-19 public health emergency is coming to an end.On May 11, the federal government will lift the health emergency order.

A major milestone, just over three years since COVID-19 prompted lockdowns, the federal government will lift the public health emergency order.

The monkeypox vaccine will now be offered to more people in Virginia.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months, clearing the way for vaccinations to begin soon.

An American truck convoy is rolling through the nation to protest vaccine mandates.

While doubling down on not issuing any future COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin released a public service announcement encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against the virus.

Two years into a pandemic with no clear end in sight, health experts admit there’s still a lot they don’t know about COVID-19.

The FDA could give Pfizer the green light to vaccinate young children by the end of the month

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.

Virginia has reached more than 1 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.

The governor-elect is making a push for the COVID-19 booster shot.

Getting any kind of shot can be scary, especially for kids. This is why a local pharmacy is taking steps to not make the process so frightening.

Starting Tuesday, the community vaccination center (CVC) in Roanoke began accepting walk-ins for both adults and children.

Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. The Virginia Department of Health is offered the shot for the first time Thursday.

Children aged 5-11 can now get a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC gave the final approval Tuesday night.

Nearly 2.2 million people nationwide are now eligible to receive COVID booster shots after the CDC authorized extra doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s vaccines Thursday night.

The Virginia Department of Health has made it easy for the millions of more people now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot to get one.

On Wednesday, the White House Administration announced its plan to rollout COVID-19 vaccines if and when they’re authorized for children ages 5-11. The move was met with mixed reactions from parents.

17-year-old Ellacia Destura is closely monitoring her symptoms since she says she went to CVS on Chestnut Street in Salem to get her COVID-19 vaccine.

A petition is asking Virginia Department of Health officials to mandate coronavirus vaccines for eligible students and staff in public schools across the Commonwealth.

There are more details coming to light after a Salem teenager claims she got six doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine last week.

A 17-year-old girl is speaking out after she says she was given six times the normal dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in Salem.

The Roanoke City & Alleghany Health District wants to make it as easy as possible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Southwest Airlines on Monday became the latest U.S. airline to require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Four years after he challenged social norms and science by admitting he believes that the Earth is flat, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is once again generating headlines -- and controversy -- with his refusal to get the Covid-19 vaccination, even though he risks losing millions as a result of his stance.

Roanoke hosted its first large covid booster vaccination clinic on Friday.

United Airlines confirmed they are in the process of firing close to 600 employees who did not comply with their companywide coronavirus vaccine mandate.

As COVID-19 cases rise across Southwest Virginia, local Fire-EMS agencies and hospitals are asking for help from the community to stop the spread.

Many months ago, before vaccines were wildly available, COVID-19 cases were at historic levels, according to health officials.

Children may soon roll up their sleeves now that Pfizer announces its coronavirus vaccine is effective for children between the ages of 5 and 11.

QR codes are now available for Virginians to show proof of their coronavirus vaccination.

A hostess at a popular New York City restaurant was assaulted by three women from Texas after she asked for proof they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, police said.

An influential federal advisory panel has rejected a plan to offer Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans.

A new study finds that Virginia is the 10th most vaccinated state in the country.

There is a major push to get pregnant women vaccinated against COVID-19, but some still have questions.

Liberty University attempted to slow the on-campus spread of the Delta variant by hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, faculty, and staff.

Danville school leaders are taking action in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools.

The concern is that patients could be infected with the flu and COVID at the same time.

Newly released data shows Johnson and Johnson vaccine recipients could be next in line for a booster shot.

The Virginia Department of Health announced that the Commonwealth will make third doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised people this month.

Health experts continue to urge people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as case numbers continue to rise across the country.

In some areas, hospitals are re-opening COVID units and ICUs are nearing full capacity.

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District are following a similar trend.

Whether an upperclassman or a brand-new college student, everyone seems to have the same high hopes.

The Virginia Department of Health is hosting a virtual conversation with Gov. Ralph Northam, Dr. Anthony Fauci and various healthcare providers across the Commonwealth regarding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy Tuesday evening.

As cases from the Delta variant of COVID-19 continue to rise, health officials are sounding the alarm.

A United States senator is the latest breakthrough COVID-19 case.

As vaccination rates slow, infections of COVID-19 and hospitalizations of those infected increase.

A doctor in Alabama pleaded on Facebook this week for Covid-19 skeptics to get vaccinated — unlike some of her patients who paid the ultimate price.

New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics said everyone older than 2 years of age should wear masks at school this fall, whether they’re vaccinated against COVID-19 or not.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, including Southwest Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health says only 17 people who were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus have died of the disease in the state since Januar

Health officials in the Roanoke Valley say they are seeing an increase in demand for COVID-19 vaccines for kids.

If you received your COVID-19 vaccine, you likely knew about what to expect in terms of side effects: Perhaps a mild headache, chills or body aches, a slight fever, a sore arm or maybe a bit of fatigue.

Hull’s Drive-In in Lexington is teaming up with the Virginia Department of Health to offer COVID-19 vaccines this summer.

As the push to vaccinate more Virginians continues, local health leaders are warning of a new variant of COVID-19 believed to spread more quickly.

As state leaders celebrate hitting President Joe Biden’s July 4th goal to get 70% of adults vaccinated, local health leaders say there is still work to be done.

About 70,000 people in the New River Valley have been vaccinated so far.

A new strategy to get more Virginians vaccinated has begun: a vaccine clinic, not far off the beaten path at White’s Travel Center in Raphine.

Now that 70% of adults in Virginia have received at least one COVID-19 shot, the VDH is hoping to raise that number by making vaccination hours more accessible.

From June 15th through the 29th, mobile vaccination clinics are offering free Johnson & Johnson doses because it only requires the one shot.

Virginia Tech is among some of the Virginia universities requiring its students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus.

Centra Health held its last mass vaccine clinic on Friday’s National Day of Action.

Experts warn not to share photos of vaccination cards online.

10 News is working for you to answer all your questions related to COVID-19 restrictions and the COVID-19 vaccine.

To reach those left in Southwest Virginia who are not vaccinated but perhaps on the fence about it, health and community leaders are getting creative and taking their efforts straight to this group.

Helping more seniors get a dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the Local Office on Aging in Roanoke is offering free rides to vaccination clinics.

The New River Health District is making a big effort to get more shots in arms.

Friday, June 4, marks the beginning of the National Month of Action with the goal of getting 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 shot by July 4.

Only religious and medical exemptions will be allowed.

People between the ages of 18 to 34 are now more likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus after noticing a slower vaccination rate.

With coronavirus transmission and case numbers low in the New River Valley, residents are on track to a more promising return to a normal summer, according to the health director.

West Virginia is stepping up its prizes to incentivize its residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Gen Zer from Ohio who made a splash two years ago for defying his mother to get his childhood immunizations has a message for teenagers seeking Covid-19 vaccinations and getting pushback from their parents — get one if you can.

More cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls.

With teens now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, debates are heating up between families about whether to vaccinate their kids.

Officials in the U.S. are rolling out incentives in hopes that more people will roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine.

There seems to be more confusion than clarity on Virginia college vaccination plans.

A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

Health leaders across Southwest and Central Virginia are seeing a drop in demand of those interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Now that Virginia has approved the Pfizer vaccine for anyone 12 and older, health leaders are working hard to get shots into those arms.

CDC leadership along with other government officials updated COVID-19 prevention measures Thursday including vaccine eligibility and mask guidance.

More people across Virginia are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Cases are down across the New River Health District and vaccinations are up. And now, children 12 and up are eligible to get a COVID vaccine, which means the new “normal” is closer than ever before.

As Governor Ralph Northam continues to urge Virginians to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Roanoke City Public Schools kicked off its first vaccine clinic for eligible students.

An assistant professor of public health at Hollins University shares his thoughts about members of the World Trade Organization proposing to waive patents to Covid-19 vaccines and treatments to help in the fight against the virus.

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic specifically for people with disabilities Wednesday.

Health officials are breathing a small sigh of relief as demand for coronavirus vaccinations increase.

The CDC announced new recommendations on wearing face masks Tuesday, only impacting fully vaccinated Americans while outside.

After federal officials lifted a recommended pause on the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, local health departments are working to help the public regain trust in the only one-shot dose available

Virginia health officials have told providers to immediately resume their use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after federal agencies lifted a pause on the vaccine

With COVID-19 variants circulating around the the world, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced a new way to keep track of them in the commonwealth.

Local health leaders say going into the community will be their final shot to convince those hesitant to get their shot.