Swollen lymph nodes following COVID-19 vaccination could mean you already had virus, study suggests
The study has not yet been peer-reviewed.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
Experts say COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be available by early May
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Europe will reach herd immunity by August at the latest, BioNTech CEO says
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
Orange County Convention Center will soon end 1st dose COVID-19 vaccinations
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County announced on Tuesday that Saturday, May 1, will be the last day that first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines will be administered at the Orange County Convention Center.
Millions of Americans are missing ‘critical’ second COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to CDC data
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
Prince Harry and Meghan to lead 'Vax Live' world fundraising concert
The couple will serve as the campaign chairs of an effort to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to medical workers in the world’s poorest countries, which includes a fundraising concert in May.
Seminole County to vote on lifting mask mandate
"You’ve got 166,000 or more people in this county who have gotten a vaccine. They need to live life like they’ve gone and gotten a vaccine," said county commissioner Amy Lockhart.
Novavax seeks children 12-17 for paid COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial
Novavax Inc. is awaiting approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine. In Central Florida, the company is starting paid clinical trials in DeLand and Lakeland to see how effective the same vaccine is on teenagers.
UCSF confirms man experienced blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
90% of daily Johnson & Johnson supply at Orlando FEMA site went unused after pause, officials say
The CDC said that the benefits outweigh the risks, despite more than a dozen women developing rare blood clots after receiving the vaccine.
CDC: Millions skipping 2nd dose of Pfizer, Moderna vaccine
The trend is troubling health experts who say that the second dose dramatically increases your immunity to COVID-19.
EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.
Publix reopens COVID-19 vaccine registration portal on Monday
Those who register will receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Florida reports 4.6K new COVID-19 cases, 8.5M vaccinated
Here are the latest COVID-19 case and vaccine numbers from Florida health officials.
Central Florida sites to start administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine soon
The CDC officially lifted its pause on the vaccine on Friday.
ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.