Minimal wait as Florida opens COVID-19 vaccines to everyone 50 and up
The first day for those 50 and older to get COVID-19 vaccines started fast at the federally supported vaccine site at the old Tampa greyhound track.
The first day for those 50 and older to get COVID-19 vaccines started fast at the federally supported vaccine site at the old Tampa greyhound track.
Pace of vaccination distribution ramps-up in Manatee, Sarasota counties
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
With two Manatee County-run vaccination sites up and running, getting a COVID-19 shot is moving quickly for those 50 and older.
FEMA vaccine sites will continue first doses for two more weeks
The four FEMA sites in Florida will continue to offer first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine over the next few days, despite previous plans to accommodate only second doses.
The four FEMA sites in Florida will continue to offer first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine over the next few days, despite previous plans to accommodate only second doses.
Rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states, including Florida
Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.
Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
People in search of COVID-19 vaccine find shots at Hillsborough County satellite site
Built for even a Winnebago, Hillsborough County’s latest vaccination site at Larry Sanders Sports Complex will have you in and out, in less than an hour.
Built for even a Winnebago, Hillsborough County’s latest vaccination site at Larry Sanders Sports Complex will have you in and out, in less than an hour.
Hundreds line up to get COVID-19 vaccine outside Tampa food bank
Hundreds of people waited for their COVID-19 vaccine at the Feeding Tampa Bay parking lot Saturday morning, one day after the governor announced Florida will lower the vaccine age requirement.
Hundreds of people waited for their COVID-19 vaccine at the Feeding Tampa Bay parking lot Saturday morning, one day after the governor announced Florida will lower the vaccine age requirement.
Florida to lower COVID-19 vaccine eligibility age to 50 starting Monday
Starting Monday, Floridians ages 50 and up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. He expects all adults will be eligible for the shots by May 1.
Starting Monday, Floridians ages 50 and up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. He expects all adults will be eligible for the shots by May 1.
Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
Orange County to lower COVID-19 vaccination eligibility age to 40
Beginning Monday, the Orange County Convention Center will allow people ages 40 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Beginning Monday, the Orange County Convention Center will allow people ages 40 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Scientist behind Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine says next target is cancer
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
The scientist who won the race to deliver the first widely used COVID-19 vaccine says the technology behind it will soon be used to fight cancer.
Planning to travel internationally may require vaccine passport
More people are getting on planes this spring, and even anticipating summer travel, now that access to the COVID-19 vaccine spreading, but before you get on that plane, you may need to prove your vaccination and health status with a vaccine passport.
More people are getting on planes this spring, and even anticipating summer travel, now that access to the COVID-19 vaccine spreading, but before you get on that plane, you may need to prove your vaccination and health status with a vaccine passport.
President Biden’s 100M vaccinated goal to be reached Friday
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
Publix reaches 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
DeSantis: Vaccination age expected to drop to 55 'sometime in March'
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will soon lower the eligibility age to 55 for COVID-19 vaccinations, as demand appears slower for shots even with the eligibility age lowered Monday from 65 to 60.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will soon lower the eligibility age to 55 for COVID-19 vaccinations, as demand appears slower for shots even with the eligibility age lowered Monday from 65 to 60.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
Hillsborough County adds vaccination site at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre
With more people becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a new vaccination site opens Wednesday in Hillsborough County.
With more people becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a new vaccination site opens Wednesday in Hillsborough County.
Trials begin on pediatric COVID-19 vaccines
The keys, says Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison Messina, are making sure children's still-undeveloped bodies absorb the drugs the way adults' bodies do. Pinpointing the right dose for smaller bodies with the fewest side effects is tricky.
The keys, says Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison Messina, are making sure children's still-undeveloped bodies absorb the drugs the way adults' bodies do. Pinpointing the right dose for smaller bodies with the fewest side effects is tricky.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Pasco County officials ask physicians, pharmacists to help with vaccinations
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is asking physicians and pharmacists in Pasco County to help its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is asking physicians and pharmacists in Pasco County to help its COVID-19 vaccination efforts.