More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Nearly 200M US adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
New CDC report sheds light on side effects of booster shots
Just over 22,000 of the first Americans in line for a third dose, many of them immunocompromised, shared information about their side effects after their third shot through their smartphones, as part of the CDC's v-safe vaccine safety surveillance system.
COVID-19 vaccine drive offers $100 to each DeKalb County resident who gets shot
The county will be giving away a $100 prepaid debit for those who receive one of the free Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer vaccines during a drive at Stonecrest Mall.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Georgians begin lining up for COVID-19 booster shots, but many remain unvaccinated
The Georgia Department of Public Health says the state has enough Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer booster shots to anyone who is eligible. Yet, finding takers has been a little challenging at one Decatur vaccination site.
‘Please do the right thing’: Biden receives COVID-19 booster shot on camera Monday
President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday afternoon on camera following FDA and CDC approval.
Georgia to begin giving out Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
Starting Monday, anyone eligible can receive a COVID-19 booster shot throughout Georgia.
Pfizer-BioNTech to submit children COVID-19 vaccine data in ‘days’ for approval
Pfizer-BioNTech hopes younger children could soon get the COVID-19 vaccine.
US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, children, health officials say
Federal and state health authorities said current supply and steady production of more doses can easily accommodate those seeking boosters or initial vaccination.
COVID-19 booster shots: Who is eligible, where to find providers in Georgia
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated recommendations of who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot. The Department of Public Health has information on where to get them. The CDC provided some context on why only one vaccine has been approved so far.
African leaders call out UN member states over inequities of global COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.
Where can I get the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot?
The CDC on Thursday endorsed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
Older, at-risk Americans begin receiving COVID-19 booster shots
Nearly 20 million older and at-risk Americans are now eligible for a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Here is a look at what to expect.
COVID-19 vaccine booster: Who is eligible for 3rd Pfizer shot?
Millions of Americans are now eligible to receive a Pfizer booster shot to help increase their protection against the worst effects of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 booster: Biden encourages eligible Americans to get another shot
President Joe Biden is urging those now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots to get the added protection.
CDC endorses Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.