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KQED’s health coverage spans daily news to deep-dive stories from the Bay Area and beyond. We cover policy, health trends and the issues that show up in your life and at your doctor appointments.

California Law Sets State’s Own Vaccine Schedules, Deepening Rift With CDC

Sep 17

RFK Jr. Wants to End Mental Health Screenings in Schools. Experts Say It's a Bad Idea

Sep 17

As RFK Pushes MAHA, Federal Cuts Shut Down California Health and Nutrition Programs

Sep 15

The Hidden Health Risk Behind Bay Area Homeless Encampment Sweeps

Sep 15

California Breaks With CDC, Cosigns COVID Vaccine Guidelines From Medical Groups

Sep 10

Where Can I Find the New 2025–26 COVID Vaccine Near Me, Now California Has Expanded Access to Everyone?

Sep 9

SF Cat’s Death Highlights the Dangers of Raw Food Pet Diets, Expert Says

Sep 4

6 Things to Know About How Gov. Newsom’s CARE Court Is Working So Far

Sep 4

In Rebuke of RFK Jr., the West Coast Unites on Vaccine Policy

Sep 3

During Mental Health Crises, California Police Are Still First Responders. It’s Not Working