New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Florida health officials call for audit after more than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses get spoiled
The state of Florida wants to audit one South Florida county's health department after more than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled. "It is a tragedy that even one dose of this critical resource would go to waste and not be used to save a life from COVID-19,” state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees said,
The state of Florida wants to audit one South Florida county's health department after more than 1,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses were spoiled. "It is a tragedy that even one dose of this critical resource would go to waste and not be used to save a life from COVID-19,” state Surgeon General Scott Rivkees said,
First round of Publix vaccine appointments booked in Pasco, Pinellas counties
Within two hours, all available timeslots for Wednesday through Sunday’s appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at Pasco and Pinellas Publix locations were booked, according to the grocery store’s website.
Within two hours, all available timeslots for Wednesday through Sunday’s appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at Pasco and Pinellas Publix locations were booked, according to the grocery store’s website.
Florida Walmart, Sam’s Club pharmacies to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses next week
The federal government announced that Walmart and Sam’s Club will join the vaccination effort here in Florida and will begin receiving doses of the coronavirus vaccine late next week.
The federal government announced that Walmart and Sam’s Club will join the vaccination effort here in Florida and will begin receiving doses of the coronavirus vaccine late next week.
Publix pharmacies in Pasco, Pinellas add COVID vaccine
The state is expanding its vaccination partnership with Publix to include dozens of stores in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
The state is expanding its vaccination partnership with Publix to include dozens of stores in Pinellas and Pasco counties.
Manatee County school employees get COVID-19 vaccines
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
For school employees 65 and up who were having a hard time getting an appointment with the general population, MCR Health was able to offer them vaccines so they can work with less worry.
CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
People of color continue to be hit hardest by COVID-19, data shows
The data is clear. COVID-19 is hitting communities of color the hardest, with Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans bearing an unequal burden, dying at higher rates, and lagging in vaccination numbers.
The data is clear. COVID-19 is hitting communities of color the hardest, with Blacks, Latinos, and Native Americans bearing an unequal burden, dying at higher rates, and lagging in vaccination numbers.
Health officials urge seniors to show up for second-dose vaccine appointments
It’s time now for seniors who got their COVID-19 vaccine early last month to line up for their second shot, and thousands of doses made it into arms over the weekend in Tampa Bay.
It’s time now for seniors who got their COVID-19 vaccine early last month to line up for their second shot, and thousands of doses made it into arms over the weekend in Tampa Bay.
Vaccine ruled out as cause of death in NorCal man who had COVID-19, officials say
The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.
The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.
People vulnerable to severe COVID-19 infection but younger than 65 can only pre-register
Those who are deemed extremely vulnerable to developing a severe infection from COVID-19 can pre-register on the state's vaccination web site, myvaccine.fl.gov.
Those who are deemed extremely vulnerable to developing a severe infection from COVID-19 can pre-register on the state's vaccination web site, myvaccine.fl.gov.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be powerful new tool in fight against COVID-19
A third vaccine could soon get FDA approval to be used in the fight against COVID-19. Johnson & Johnson announced Friday its one-shot candidate provides strong protection against the virus.
A third vaccine could soon get FDA approval to be used in the fight against COVID-19. Johnson & Johnson announced Friday its one-shot candidate provides strong protection against the virus.
Fauci hopes COVID-19 vaccination for children will happen by late spring, early summer
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.
Florida launches statewide COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration website
The Sunshine State is offering another way for residents to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Sunshine State is offering another way for residents to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says its single-dose vaccine is 66% effective at preventing COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson says its long-awaited single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness -- less than its two-shot rivals from Pfizer and Moderna.
Johnson & Johnson says its long-awaited single-dose COVID-19 vaccine is 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness -- less than its two-shot rivals from Pfizer and Moderna.
Dems blast Florida's COVID-19 vaccine plan, call for accessible scheduling system
The three Democrats are calling for an accessible system for everyone to schedule an appointment, with pre-registration – so when the vaccine supply comes in, those people can just receive notification on where they can go for their appointment, and set it up.
The three Democrats are calling for an accessible system for everyone to schedule an appointment, with pre-registration – so when the vaccine supply comes in, those people can just receive notification on where they can go for their appointment, and set it up.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.