Covid-19 Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson says U.S. health officials have extended the expiration date for its COVID-19 vaccine by six weeks

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday the United States would purchase 500 million douses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and donate them to other countries to help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

If cleared by the FDA, it will become the second Covid-19 vaccine available in the United States for teens under 18 along with Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, which was authorized for adolescents ages 12 to 15 in May.

Hartford HealthCare nurses sing national anthem at Yard Goats opening season home game, mobile clinic also offers vaccines for fans.

Governments around the U.S. are trying to come up with incentives to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine to help the nation more fully open in the summer…and a lot of them are vices.

More than a third of adult Americans missed regular cancer screenings last year, and doctors say a lot of children and adolescents have fallen behind on childhood vaccinations too.

A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced the Wisconsin pharmacist who destroyed 500 COVID-19 vaccine doses to three years in prison with another three years of supervised release.

The White House says the U.S. will swiftly share millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world

The U.S. is approaching the goal of 70% of citizens vaccinated. Former FDA associate commissioner Peter Pitts thinks the nation can get it done with peer pressure and personal anecdotes about the joys of taking part in normal activities again.

The cruise ship industry, of Florida’s largest, is warning the state’s governor that a law he signed could make it more difficult for ships to return to sea after they were docked by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Duchess of Cambridge has received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as Britain extends its inoculation program to younger residents.

The company has already administered more than 17 million doses, but is looking to overcome hesitancy by offering prizes.

Experts say employers can make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with some exceptions

At least 18 teens and young adults in Connecticut have shown symptoms of heart problems after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. v

The town of Windham is looking at ways to combat vaccine hesitancy.

The state Department of Public Health said 18 young adults faced heart problems after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, though the link, if any, is not clear.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12.

COVID-19 was a new pathogen that came from animals to humans – and it’s not the last time we’ll see a new germ, says Dr. Anthony Fauci. He says better worldwide health preparedness can help stop the next new disease before it becomes a global pandemic.

A drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic where you were able to choose which vaccine you would like was held in Old Saybrook on Sunday.

A drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic where you were able to choose which vaccine you would like was held in Old Saybrook on Sunday. Police said they held the “You Choose” event at Old Saybrook Middle School and anyone who was 12 years old or older was eligible to participate. No appointment was needed and participants were able to choose which…