Pfizer requests clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday requested to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday requested to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Arizona GOP congressman introduces No Vaccine Passport Act
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
Publix shifts all Florida Moderna vaccine scheduling to Fridays
Publix is making changes to its vaccine appointment scheduling starting Friday.
Health experts worry COVID-19 vaccine skepticism could put herd immunity at risk
Millions of Americans have been vaccinated, but recent polling found that 25% of Americans don’t plan on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the possibility of herd immunity at risk.
Patchwork of advice emerges on AstraZeneca vaccine
A patchwork of advice is emerging from governments across Europe and elsewhere about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The EU's drug regulator said a "possible link" exists between the vaccine and a rare clotting disorder.
Seminole County reopens COVID-19 vaccine portal on Thursday
Appointments made on Thursday will be for the following week.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine shortage may impact supply in Florida
A steady stream of people funneled into the Federal Emergency Management Agency site in Orlando on Wednesday to receive the coronavirus vaccine and a lot of younger faces are looking for that one-and-done Johnson and Johnson shot.
Independent pharmacy focuses on vaccinating homebound seniors
A Central Florida pharmacist is making sure people are getting vaccinated, going door-to-door to contact homebound seniors. He says more independent pharmacies should be doing this.
#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
Orange County Convention Center vaccine site closes portal for appointments
On Tuesday, the Orange County Convention Center vaccination site reopened its portal for Florida residents 16 years of age and older to register.
UCF begins COVID-19 vaccinations for students
The university is not requiring students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated, but are strongly encouraging them to do so.
Disney World provides cast members with COVID-19 vaccines
The theme park company confirmed to FOX 35 on Wednesday that they are assisting local and state health departments in vaccine efforts.
Orlando FEMA vaccine site receives 2,000 additional Johnson & Johnson
This is the second day in a row that they have, as they also received an additional 2,000 doses on Tuesday.
EU agency details ‘possible link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
“The reported cases of unusual blood clotting following vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine should be listed as possible side effects of the vaccine,” said Emer Cooke, the agency's executive director.
Most Florida universities won't require COVID-19 vaccine
As universities across the country prepare to bring more students back to campus this fall, some are taking extra precautions by mandating vaccines.
Development of vaccine passport app raises concerns
Vaccine passports, or proof of vaccinations, have become a hot-button issue. New York is the first to experiment with an app called Excelsior pass.
Michigan data shows fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized and died with COVID-19
Some new data out of Michigan is causing concern. The state says out of 1.7 million fully vaccinated people, 246 people tested positive for COVID-19 14 days after getting their second dose. Eleven people were hospitalized and three people over 65 died.