Pregnant women express regret about not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Vaccine rollout for kids 5-11 to focus on pediatricians, family practice doctors
Expect smaller needles, lower doses and, federal health officials say, easy access to COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
US details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.
Cancer doctor shares tips on lowering risk of COVID-19 breakthrough infections
The death of General Colin Powell from complications of COVID-19 highlights the risk of breakthrough infection in people with weakened immune systems. But, one cancer specialist says there are ways cancer patients and survivors and others with compromised immune systems can lower their risk of exposure to the virus.
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Despite COVID-19 vaccination, Colin Powell dies of complications of virus
An Atlanta cancer specialist says the death of General Colin Powell from a breakthrough COVID-19 infection should be a "wakeup call" for healthy Americans to get vaccinated as a way to protect immunocompromised individuals around them.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
FDA advisory panel votes to recommend Johnson & Johnson vaccine boosters
An FDA advisory panel voted on October 15 to recommend Johnson & Johnson boosters shots, but questions remain about when a second dose should be administered.
Indiana family claims kids received COVID vaccines instead of flu shots
An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.
J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
Rapid COVID-19 tests could help make Thanksgiving gatherings safer
This is the first Thanksgiving in nearly two years where Americans are feeling better about getting together or traveling to see family. And this year, at-home tests may help you keep from bringing the virus home with you.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot needs more evidence, FDA analysis suggests
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
Delta announces 90% of employees are vaccinated against COVID-19
Delta says that around 90% of its employees have been vaccinated as the company gets closer to charging a monthly health insurance fee to unvaccinated employees.
Man indicted for allegedly threatening doctor who advocated for COVID-19 vaccines
A Texas man faces up to five years in prison after he allegedly sent violent text messages to a Maryland doctor who advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.