FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Kamala Harris to visit Atlanta in push for COVID-19 vaccinations
Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Atlanta in a push towards getting more Georgia vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Atlanta in a push towards getting more Georgia vaccinated against COVID-19.
Shoppers say a trip to the grocery store these days can lead to serious sticker shock
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
"Even the vegetables. I'm paying, you know, $3 to buy a package of lettuce. It's kind of difficult," said Chris Rowlan of Pacheco.
Pink fire truck used to bring smiles to those battling illnesses in need of some support
A nonprofit that has poured a lot of love into the community is now in need of some help.
A nonprofit that has poured a lot of love into the community is now in need of some help.
Georgia senator champions legislation bringing innovation, research and jobs to the state
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to structure our economy for the future.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock says the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to structure our economy for the future.
CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Alzheimer's patients could face copays of $11,500 for new drug, report says
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly.
CDC issues health advisory of increased RSV across southern US
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Georgia moves to further crimp jobless aid later this month
Georgians receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required to look for work and will be able to earn less before unemployment payments drop beginning June 27.
Georgians receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required to look for work and will be able to earn less before unemployment payments drop beginning June 27.
Studies suggest serious COVID-19 infection can lead to diabetes
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.
Some guy in California named Tony is $50K richer because he got vaccinated
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”
COVID-19 vaccines: Biden asks world leaders to join US in donating doses
President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.
President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
Florida man launches effort to reopen Canadian border
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
Seattle is first major city in US to fully vaccinate 70% of residents against COVID-19
Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.
Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.
Heart disease, diabetes top killers in 2020, CDC data says
The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers last year.
The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers last year.