Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say
British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.
Historic U.S. effort underway as COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin as pandemic worsens
The first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States headed Sunday from Michigan.
Pfizer will supply around 600 immunization sites across country in coming days
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine will roll out across the United States starting Sunday, with further deliveries planned for Tuesday and Wednesday.
States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday
The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.
Pilots and air traffic controllers could also receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The FAA has determined that pilots can receive the COVID-19 vaccine depending on the conditions of their certification.
FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.
White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring
A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Atlanta nursing homes prep for first COVID-19 vaccine
Long-term care facilities will be first in line to receive the new COVID-19 vaccines, once they are approved. One Metro-Atlanta nursing home provider says it is working to get its residents and staff ready for the arrival of the vaccine.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Georgia sets new record for most confirmed COVID-19 cases in single day
Georgia set a new record for the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reported in a single day as the two-week averages climb.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine
U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.
After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
National coalition aims to fight COVID-19 among Black community
Morehouse School of Medicine, along with other Historically Black medical schools, and Black healthcare workers have created a coalition to fight COVID-19.
2 people who received Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in U.K. have possible allergic reaction
These comments came as part of a general discussion of how her agency will continue to monitor people who receive the Pfizer vaccine.
Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says
The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.