Swollen lymph nodes can be side effect of COVID-19 vaccine and confused for cancer, doctors say
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
Moderna begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Sweden is latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Legal experts: Florida employers can require employees to get vaccinated
With more people able to get COVID-19 vaccines and businesses taking steps to bring operations back to normal, can an employer require workers to get vaccinated? And what happens if an employee refuses?
With more people able to get COVID-19 vaccines and businesses taking steps to bring operations back to normal, can an employer require workers to get vaccinated? And what happens if an employee refuses?
From grassroots to national campaigns, battle against vaccine hesitancy ramps up
Expect public health messaging about the importance of getting vaccinated to ramp up as more people become eligible for the shot in the coming weeks and months.
Expect public health messaging about the importance of getting vaccinated to ramp up as more people become eligible for the shot in the coming weeks and months.
Floridians who are at least 60 years old now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
More Floridians are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine shot as the state officially lowers the age requirement to 60 and older.
More Floridians are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine shot as the state officially lowers the age requirement to 60 and older.
Moderna begins testing 'next generation' COVID-19 vaccine with potential refrigeration storage
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
France, Germany latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine amid blood clotting reports
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least seven European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
Starting on Monday, COVID-19 eligibility lowers to age 60 and above in Florida
For some people who’ve patiently been waiting to get the vaccine, they will finally get their turn. Starting Monday, Floridians ages 60 up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
For some people who’ve patiently been waiting to get the vaccine, they will finally get their turn. Starting Monday, Floridians ages 60 up will be the next group eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
‘Plan ahead, arrive early’: Pinellas County hosts walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics
On Saturday, Pinellas County hosted walk-up vaccination clinics at three different locations across the county. With no appointment needed to get the vaccine, the lines filled up fast.
On Saturday, Pinellas County hosted walk-up vaccination clinics at three different locations across the county. With no appointment needed to get the vaccine, the lines filled up fast.
Dollar General, CDC in talks to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in rural communities
Dollar General may soon offer COVID-19 vaccines in rural areas. The discount retailer is in talks with the CDC to help in communities that don't have as much access to big-box stores.
Dollar General may soon offer COVID-19 vaccines in rural areas. The discount retailer is in talks with the CDC to help in communities that don't have as much access to big-box stores.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Florida will soon lower COVID vaccine age
People who are 60 years old and up will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida starting Monday. Governor Ron DeSantis says he’s lowering the age now that supplies are going up.
People who are 60 years old and up will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Florida starting Monday. Governor Ron DeSantis says he’s lowering the age now that supplies are going up.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Nearly 100 Florida Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccine as state lowers age requirement
Florida’s governor announced a significant increase on Thursday in the number of Walgreens that will be offering vaccinations against COVID-19. Until now, only 12 were providing the shots, now 97 will be.
Florida’s governor announced a significant increase on Thursday in the number of Walgreens that will be offering vaccinations against COVID-19. Until now, only 12 were providing the shots, now 97 will be.
Trump takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine: 'I hope everyone remembers!'
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
Biden announces U.S. is buying 100M additional doses of J&J COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine.