COVID-19 vaccination campaigns not targeting Generation Z as virus surges among age group

Recent polls show useful facts and information about COVID-19 vaccines aren’t reaching Gen Z, and researchers said that plays into why a growing number of 18 to 24-year-olds say they are more likely to skip the vaccine.

J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause to remain in place while officials seek more evidence on rare clots

The pause on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in place for now after U.S. health advisers said they need more evidence to make any decision about the rare blood clots reported.

Moderna CEO says company anticipates ‘a lot of variants’ of coronavirus in next year

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he anticipates the world will see many coronavirus variants over “the next year or so” and hopes to have a booster shot by the fall.

Doctors say adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson shot are rare

Adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, but after six people reported having blood clots after having the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S. and with AstraZeneca in Europe, the FDA has put a pause on administering the shots stateside.

COVID-19 vaccines delivered by Meals on Wheels volunteers

When you think of Meals on Wheels you think of delivering hot meals to people who are homebound. Now volunteers are helping people get vaccinated and they're what's right with Tampa Bay.

CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after US recommends investigation of rare clotting reports

Johnson & Johnson said it will pause an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended the action in the wake of six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine greater than 90% effective against virus 6 months after second shot

Moderna said its latest Phase 3 clinical trial found that its vaccine remains greater than 90% effective against COVID-19, and greater than 95% effective against severe cases of COVID-19, six months after the second dose.

Florida suspending Johnson & Johnson vaccine shots until further notice, DeSantis says

After federal health officials recommending putting the pause on administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state will follow suit.

Georgia site stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after adverse reactions

A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.

New wave of COVID-19 cases in race with first wave of vaccines

Vaccines brought good news in the form of a dropping death rate, but health experts are worried that enough people younger than 55 are not getting vaccinated to really turn the tides on the virus.

US colleges divided over requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students

U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, including whether they should — or legally can — require it.

‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries

Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.

CDC says Johnson & Johnson shots can continue in North Carolina after reports of adverse reactions

Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.

Arizona GOP congressman introduces No Vaccine Passport Act

Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.

Citrus County COVID-19 vaccine distribution

After several different phases of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, all adults in Citrus County are now eligible for the vaccine.