COVID-19 Vaccine News
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Appointments Canceled As States’ Vaccines Run Low
Some states say they’re running out of COVID-19 vaccine, causing the cancellation of thousands of appointments for people expecting their first shot.
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Kids Highly Likely to Transmit COVID to Others
While children are less susceptible to illness with the new coronavirus, they are nearly 60% more likely than adults over 60 to infect other family members when they are sick, a new study shows.
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For Biden, 100 Million Vaccinations in 100 Days Not Easy
But keeping campaign promises regarding the nation’s covid response will go beyond stepping up the rollout of the vaccines.
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Reports of Allergic Reactions to Moderna Vaccine
Moderna is investigating reports of allergic reactions to its COVID-19 vaccine when employees at a San Diego vaccination center required medical attention after they were vaccinated.
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More Than Half of Vaccine Doses Given in 9 States
Nine states have given out more than half of their doses of COVID-19 vaccines as opposed to nationwide, where about a third of the distributed doses have been administered.
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Snowbirds Under Fire for Florida Vaccinations
Canadians who often travel to the Southern U.S. for the winter -- called “snowbirds” -- are being criticized for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine before permanent U.S. citizens.
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Thousands of Vaccines Compromised In Shipping
More than 16,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine were compromised this week while being shipped to states, either because the temperatures were too cold or too hot to maintain vaccine integrity.
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California’s Own COVID Variant Raises New Fears
Studies show the new variant became more common in California as cases there surged. The coincidence has researchers wondering whether it might be responsible for the recent rise in cases, though more study is needed.
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Among First Moves, Biden Orders Masks on Federal Property
On his first full day in office, President Joe Biden continued to move quickly, issuing a new raft of executive orders and directives aimed at stopping the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19 Ups Complication Risks During Childbirth
Relative risks for problems -- such as clotting and early labor -- are significant, the new study found.
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Nearly 45,000 Floridians Overdue for Second Vaccine
More than 44,500 people in Florida are overdue for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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U.S. Surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 Deaths
The U.S. passed the milestone of 400,000 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, nearly a year after the country's first case was confirmed in Seattle on Jan. 21, 2020.
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Get a Good Night's Sleep Before Your COVID Vaccine
That's because adequate sleep is an important factor in a strong immune system.
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China & WHO Criticized for Slow COVID Response
A panel has ruled that China and the World Health Organization did not act quickly and forcefully enough when COVID-19 was first discovered in Wuhan more than a year ago.
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L.A. Lifts Smog Rule to Ease Cremation Backlog
Los Angeles County is easing pollution control limits to allow more cremations in order to deal with the backlog of bodies who have been victims of the COVID pandemic.
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Recall: Hot Pockets May Have Glass, Plastic
Four people have complained of finding foreign material in their Hot Pockets. Nestle has been made aware of at least one minor injury.
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Fried Food Raises Risk for Heart Disease, Stroke
Eating even a little fried food can make a big difference in your heart health.
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Go Low-Carb for Type 2 Diabetes Remission?
Tough limits on carbohydrates in your meals can help get type 2 diabetes under control -- but the benefits typically wane over time, a new research review shows.
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104-Year-Old Beats COVID-19 and the Flu
The 104-year-old is now recovering at home after beating COVID-19 and two strains of the flu.
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Vaccines Delivered by Snowmobile in Rural Alaska
An all-female team of healthcare workers is delivering COVID-19 vaccines in rural Alaska, often through harsh winter conditions.
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Nasal Spray Vaccine for COVID-19 in Early Trials
A spritz instead of a shot to ward off COVID-19? Researchers report that a nasal spray vaccine against the new coronavirus shows promise in animal testing.
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Experts Call for Better Masks As Pandemic Rolls On
Ideally, everyone would have sophisticated N95 masks. But they're in short supply. While a cloth mask is better than no masks, experts warn technology needs to improve to stop the pandemic.
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Do You Socially Distance? Your Income Might Matter
New research shows that the wealthier you were at the start of the pandemic, the more likely it is you'll maintain social distance.
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Plans Needed for People of Color to Be Vaccinated
Groups nationwide are looking for ways to secure coronavirus vaccines for people of color who have suffered disproportionately during the pandemic.
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Trials Promising
Clinical trials show that Johnson & Johnson's single-dose coronavirus vaccine is proving safe with a promising immune response in volunteers.
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