Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
Proof of vaccination: Vaccine mandate begins at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms, personal care services
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Local pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
The CVS on Sand Lake Road in Dr. Phillips is one of the many locations children ages 5 to 11 can now get their COVID-19 vaccine.
NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
Major Florida pharmacies now offer COVID-19 vaccines to kids: What to know
The FDA said that the Pfizer vaccine meets its safety criteria and will be an effective tool for stopping the spread of COVID-19 among young people.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Florida launching fight against vaccination requirements
Hours after the Biden administration moved forward with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for tens of millions of workers, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Florida will join Georgia, Alabama, and private plaintiffs in filing a legal challenge.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
New COVID-19 vaccination requirements likely to fuel Florida debate
The Biden administration Thursday moved forward with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees of large businesses and health-care workers, adding fuel to a debate that will be on display in Florida during a special legislative session this month.
DeSantis says Florida will not have state-run vaccination sites for children
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will not host state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites for children now that kids ages 5-11 are able to get vaccinated.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
COVID vaccines for kids: Here's where you can get one in Central Florida
Orange County Public Schools has also released their plan to hold rotating events at schools each day for kids to get vaccinated before winter break.
Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.