At the heart of the shutdown is a fight over health policy. In New Hampshire, marketplace experts are preparing people to expect higher health care premiums whether or not subsidies through the Affordable Care Act are extended.

Funding cuts have led organizations who help people find health insurance to cut staff and limit services, as premiums are expected to go up.

As of Oct. 1, insurance carriers in New Hampshire must notify Medicare Advantage customers if they will see a change in their coverage, including whether they’re going to stop offering the service altogether.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it is cutting the annual Household Food Security report, which tracks hunger across the U.S.

A state health department spokesperson said vaccines for RSV, flu, and COVID-19 are available now, and vaccine availability through healthcare providers will increase in the coming weeks.

Some New Hampshire doctors are concerned that the Trump administration's claims on Monday will cause confusion and anxiety for their patients.

Some women are having babies later in life, while others are forgoing motherhood altogether.

The hospital in Littleton, New Hampshire, has 25 beds and 500 employees. It is a Level III trauma certified center in the North Country.

Cheshire County EMS anticipates further strain on the system with federal funding cuts coming in January.

With inconsistent communication from the CDC about fall illnesses and vaccine guidelines, health professionals in New Hampshire are looking to outside agencies like WHO and the European CDC for guidance.