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Cost, procrastination and a lack of insurance coverage are just a few of the reasons adults give health care providers for not getting vaccinated against shingles and other illnesses.

Shingles Is Nasty, And The New Vaccine Works Well. Why Do Adults Avoid Shots?

Beyond annual flu shots, older adults need protection against shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, federal health officials say. But many aren't getting vaccinated.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Dunker Bunker, PSL Inflation and the World's Hungriest Lonely Fish.

At This Point In Time, Presidential Race Is Too Close To Call

President Trump and Joe Biden picked up a number of states Tuesday night. There are, however, more votes to be counted — and the overall result is unclear.

Lead exposure has been an issue for many years. Above: Women and children from lead-contaminated villages rest on mattresses during testing and treatment for lead poisoning in a ward at the Doctors Without Borders clinic in Anka, Nigeria, in 2010.

'Silent Epidemic': Nearly 1 In 3 Kids Exposed To Damaging Levels Of Lead

It's the first time global data has been gathered on the extent of the problem. Experts are calling it a "groundbreaking" report. And the ill effects can last for a lifetime.

Ohio COVID-19 Cases May Plateau, But DeWine Plans To Extend Curfew

Updated: 4:36 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 COVID-19 cases in Ohio are spiking, but the numbers might be flattening out, Gov. Mike DeWine said at a data-focused Monday press conference. However, hospital officials tell him the numbers are still far too high, and normal healthcare operations are unsustainable with the current caseload, the governor said.

House Speaker Paul Ryan praises the Agriculture Committee's work on the farm bill at a news conference on Wednesday. He was joined by committee Chairman Mike Conaway (from left), House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

House Farm Bill Fails As Conservatives Revolt Over Immigration

Disputes over immigration and food stamps doomed the measure. Every Democrat and 30 Republicans voted against the bill.

Signage for the FTX Arena, where the Miami Heat basketball team plays, is visible Saturday in Miami. Sam Bankman-Fried received numerous plaudits as the head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX: the savior of crypto, the newest force in Democratic politics and potentially the world's first trillionaire. Now the comments about the 30-year-old aren't so kind.

The downfall of FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sends shockwaves through the crypto world

Sam Bankman-Fried received huge plaudits and superstar status as the head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Now the comments aren't so kind after FTX filed for bankruptcy protection.

Faculty feel 'kept in the dark' as 'intellectual diversity' centers come to Ohio campuses

The intent of the centers is to boost different viewpoints at five public universities.

Susie An

As a reporter for WBEZ's news desk, Susie produces content for daily newscasts and WBEZ's website. She also anchors, occasionally, delivering news on WBEZ. She directed WBEZ's Schools on the Line monthly call-in show. Her work has also been heard on NPR, CBC and BBC. Susie joined WBEZ as a news desk intern in September 2007. Prior to joining WBEZ, Susie worked at the Peoria Journal Star newspaper and worked as an acquisitions editor for Publications International,Ltd.

Renata Sago

Renata joined the WVIK News team in March 2014, as the Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fellow. She anchors during Morning Edition and All Things Considered, produces features, and reports on everything from same-sex marriage legislation to unemployment in the Quad Cities.

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