Florida's largest and final vaccine eligibility expansion starts Monday
Starting April 5, everyone over the age of 16 here in Florida will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. It is the largest and final expansion of the state’s rollout of shots.
Starting April 5, everyone over the age of 16 here in Florida will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. It is the largest and final expansion of the state’s rollout of shots.
Pinellas County Asian American neighborhood focus of new vaccine push
There's a push underway to get a vastly underserved community in Pinellas County more access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
There's a push underway to get a vastly underserved community in Pinellas County more access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Austin adolescents in Pfizer vaccine study showing promising results
Some of the 2,260 adolescents in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine study included patients from Austin Regional Clinic.
Some of the 2,260 adolescents in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine study included patients from Austin Regional Clinic.
Pfizer finds vaccine safe for kids 12-15: What parents should consider
Could we see kids being vaccinated before the start of the new school year? It's possible.
Could we see kids being vaccinated before the start of the new school year? It's possible.
EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
Gov. DeSantis to get COVID-19 vaccine this week
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will get the COVID-19 vaccine later this week: "I'm not sure we're going to do it on camera, we'll see. If you guys want a gun show, maybe we can do it."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will get the COVID-19 vaccine later this week: "I'm not sure we're going to do it on camera, we'll see. If you guys want a gun show, maybe we can do it."
Tampa pharmacy working to get vaccines out to Black, minority communities
While the Greyhound Track and Raymond James Stadium are popular sites for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're not easily accessible for everyone.
While the Greyhound Track and Raymond James Stadium are popular sites for the COVID-19 vaccine, they're not easily accessible for everyone.
When could restrictions ease after COVID-19 vaccines become available to all adults?
With COVID-19 vaccines open to all Florida adults next week, public health experts explain what it means for easing pandemic restrictions.
With COVID-19 vaccines open to all Florida adults next week, public health experts explain what it means for easing pandemic restrictions.
Nursing homes begin to receive visitors as restrictions ease
For some nursing home residents and their families, it's been more than a year since they were able to see one another, face-to-face. Despite the masks, the smiles were obvious at Lake Morton Plaza Tuesday.
For some nursing home residents and their families, it's been more than a year since they were able to see one another, face-to-face. Despite the masks, the smiles were obvious at Lake Morton Plaza Tuesday.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
Florida expands vaccine eligibility Monday to include residents 40 and older
Starting Monday, Floridians who are 40 and older can get in line for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Starting Monday, Floridians who are 40 and older can get in line for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Study shows asymptomatic spread drops 98% when everyone is vaccinated
The results of a newly-released study show asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is nearly zero among vaccinated individuals.
The results of a newly-released study show asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is nearly zero among vaccinated individuals.
Canada suspends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 55
Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.
Canada on Monday suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for people under age 55 following concerns it might be linked to rare blood clots.
COVID-19 vaccine scams are on the rise, health officials warn: What to look out for
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
Real-world study finds Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective after 2 doses, CDC says
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
Biden says 90% of adults will be eligible for COVID vaccine in 3 weeks
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.
"I'm pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults in this country will be eligible to be vaccinated by April 19, just three weeks from now, because we have the vaccines," Biden said.