CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
Moderna CEO: COVID-19 vaccine surplus possible in 2022
Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.
Wisconsin Sen. Johnson questions need for vaccinations
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview “what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?”
Decision to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine could come Friday
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee is expected to meet and discuss the investigation into the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday.
Orange County announces two new sites for COVID-19 vaccinations
These sites are for residents 16 and older.
After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?
Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.
Orange County Convention Center vaccine site at 50% due to low demand
There have been several updates in a row from Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings saying the same thing.
Vaccine clinic at West Virginia casino welcomes out-of-staters to get COVID-19 shot
A vaccine clinic at a West Virginia casino has welcomed people from outside of the state to get their COVID-19 shots as demand declines among in-state residents.
COVID-19 vaccine milestone: US surpasses goal of 200 million shots administered in less than 100 days
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
CDC: COVID vaccines appear safe for pregnant women
The CDC study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines "do not indicate any obvious safety signals with respect to pregnancy."
FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
Pfizer identifies fake COVID-19 vaccine doses in Mexico, Poland
Pfizer confirmed it found fake versions of its COVID-19 vaccine in both Mexico and Poland. The company emphasized that legitimate vaccines are never sold online.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
FEMA Orlando site offering first doses of Pfizer
With Johnson & Johnson vaccines still on pause, the FEMA site in Orlando started to give out first doses of Pfizer vaccines again on Tuesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said there should be enough Pfizer doses to meet demand.
Orlando FEMA vaccination site reopens again after stormy weather
The site had to make some changes because of the Johnson & Johnson pause.
Publix reopens vaccine portal on Monday for Moderna shots
Those who register will receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
Lawmakers add COVID-19 passport ban to bill limiting local governments' emergency powers
A House committee Monday approved a proposal that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 “passports” that would show people have been vaccinated.